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Every two minutes, a woman loses her life from causes related to pregnancy or childbirth - most of them preventable. Maternal Mortality: Understanding, Preventing, and Addressing the Global Challenge is a powerful and compassionate exploration of one of the world's most urgent public health issues. This groundbreaking book takes readers beyond the numbers to reveal the human stories, systemic failures, and hopeful solutions behind maternal deaths across the globe. Combining evidence-based research, policy analysis, and real-life success stories, it serves as both an educational guide and a moral call to action for healthcare professionals, policymakers, students, and advocates committed to saving lives. Through ten comprehensive chapters, the book unpacks: The root causes and risk factors driving maternal mortality in different regions. The global disparities between developed and developing nations - and why they persist. The social, cultural, and economic impacts of losing a mother within families and communities. Proven prevention and intervention strategies that have transformed maternal health outcomes. Global initiatives, policy frameworks, and case studies that offer real-world inspiration for change. With a clear and accessible writing style, this book bridges the gap between academic knowledge and real-world application. It challenges readers to not only understand maternal mortality but to take part in shaping a future where safe motherhood is a universal right, not a privilege. Why This Book Matters Educational: Offers evidence-based insights ideal for students and health professionals. Global Perspective: Examines maternal health challenges and progress from Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Human-Centered: Gives voice to the women and communities most affected by maternal loss. Advocacy-Oriented: Empowers readers to drive change through awareness, leadership, and policy action. A Vision for the Future Maternal Mortality is not merely a book - it is a movement toward compassion, equality, and survival. It reminds the world that when mothers live, families thrive, societies prosper, and humanity moves forward. Perfect for: Public health students, medical practitioners, NGO workers, policymakers, women's rights advocates, and anyone passionate about global health equity.

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