Death rate of Women at Reproductive Age in Iran

Document Type : Original Research Article

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1 Assistant Professorof Demography, Faculty of Social Sciences, Yazd University, Iran

2 Assistant Professor in Social Work, Faculty of Social Sciences, Yazd University, Iran

10.22038/jmrh.2023.71502.2096

Abstract

Background & aim: Some women may die in pregnancy due to complications, most of which can be safely prevented. This study aims to determine the conditions, trends, and main causes of mortality of women of reproductive age in Iran.
Methods: Secondary data analysis was employed in this research. The data on death were extracted in terms of age, sex and cause of death at the provincial level from the death records registered by civil registration. The conditions and trends of women'smortality were analyzed from 2006 to 2020. Data analysis was done using SPSS 16 software
Results: The death rate of women in Iran reached a very low level in 2020 with 5 deaths of 1000 women and 1 death in 1000 women at reproductive age. The death rate was higher in rural areas.70% of deaths occurred as the result of six main causes, and 10% were indeterminate at reproductive age. Deaths caused by infectious and parasitic diseases increased among women, especially women aged 15 to 19. Provinces with lower levels of development had higher women mortality, especially deaths caused by external causes of death and infectious diseases.
Conclusion: Despite the decrease in women's mortality in the country, the differences in their deaths at provincial levels are still significant. The high rate of deaths caused by accidents and infectious diseases and its relationship with economic and social variables shows that it is still possible to improve more the health index for women by promoting social policies in less developed areas.

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Journal of Midwifery and Reproductive Health

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript
Available Online from 08 August 2023

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