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Maternal mortality ratio vs. Births attended by skilled health staff, 2017

Maternal mortality ratio is the number of women who die from pregnancy-related causes while pregnant or within 42 days of pregnancy termination per 100,000 live
births. Births attended by skilled health staff is the percentage of deliveries attended by personnel trained to give the necessary supervision, care, and advice to
women during pregnancy, labor, and the postpartum period.

Births attended by skilled health staff (% of total)50%60%70%80%90%100%Maternalmortalityratio(per100,000livebirths)AfghanistanAfghanistanAntigua and BarbudaAntigua and BarbudaBangladeshBangladeshBurundiBurundiGhanaGhanaHaitiHaitiHondurasHondurasLaosLaosNepalNepalAfricaAsiaEuropeNorth AmericaOceaniaSouth America

Source: Data compiled from multiple sources by World Bank