Although the initiative has led to improvements in reducing maternal mortality rates since 2010, New York State still ranks 30th in the nation for lowest maternal mortality rate. (governor.ny.gov)
He said the Government had reduced maternal mortality rate in the country, and now more children were surviving beyond their fifth birthday resulting in a reduction in infant mortality. (citifmonline.com)
The Maldives, Bhutan, Cambodia, Cape Verde, East Timor, Iran, Laos, Mongolia and Rwanda reduced maternal mortality by between 78 % and 90 %, the organisations» report said. (scientificamerican.com)