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Daily News Analysis ‘Decline in Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) in India’ : 9 May

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What is Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR)?
  • MMR is the number of maternal deaths per 1,00,000 live births during a given time period.
  • It reflects the reproductive health status and quality of maternal care in a region.
  • Maternal death: As defined by WHO, it is the death of a woman during pregnancy or within 42 days of termination, from pregnancy-related causes.
Current Trends and Age-wise Data:
  • Highest MMR: Women aged 20–29 years.
  • Second highest MMR: 30–34 years age group.
High MMR States (2019–21):
  • Madhya Pradesh: 175
  • Assam: 167
  • Uttar Pradesh: 151
  • Odisha: 135
Related  SDG:
  • UN SDG Target (Goal 3.1): Reduce global MMR to <70 per 1,00,000 live births by 2030.
Why in News?
  • As per the latest data from the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner (2019–21), India’s MMR declined to 93 per 1,00,000 live births from 97 (2018–20) and 103 (2017–19).