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This research aims to identify high-risk groups for maternal mortality in Nepal by examining social determinants using census data.

Maternal Mortality in Nepal: Identifying High-Risk Groups Through Census Data

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Cross-sectional study finds high maternal mortality in rural areas of Nepal, indicating a need for targeted interventions and better antenatal care.

This research aims to identify high-risk groups for maternal mortality in Nepal by examining social determinants using census data.
Cross-sectional descriptive study using microdata from the 2021 National Population and Housing Census.
Stratified, probability-based sampling design to ensure national representativeness.
Identified maternal deaths among women aged 15-49 through household reports and classified by cause and timing.
54 maternal deaths (3.9%) identified from 1,386 deaths among women aged 15-49.
74.6% of maternal deaths occurred within six weeks postpartum.
Non-communicable diseases were the leading cause of death (49.9%), with higher rates in rural areas.

Kurvinen et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Cross-sectional study finds high maternal mortality in rural areas of Nepal, indicating a need for targeted interventions and better antenatal care.