Estimation of pregnancy-related mortality risk by pregnancy outcome, United States, 1991 to 1999

David A Grimes

doi:10.1016/j.ajog.2005.06.070

Estimation of pregnancy-related mortality risk by pregnancy outcome, United States, 1991 to 1999

Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2006 Jan;194(1):92-4. doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2005.06.070.

Author

David A Grimes¹

Affiliation

¹ Family Health International, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, USA. dgrimes@fhi.org

PMID: 16389015
DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2005.06.070

Abstract

The comparative safety of pregnancy outcomes has clinical and public health importance. Using national statistics for 1991 to 1999, I estimated the risk of maternal death associated with various outcomes. Abortion (legal and spontaneous) was associated with the lowest risk, live birth intermediate risk, and ectopic pregnancy and fetal death the highest risk.

MeSH terms

Abortion, Induced / mortality
Abortion, Spontaneous / mortality
Female
Fetal Death
Humans
Live Birth
Mortality
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications / mortality*
Pregnancy Outcome*
Pregnancy, Ectopic / mortality
Risk Assessment
United States