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This study aims to analyze differences in maternal morbidity and infant mortality between women with and without disabilities using national health data.

May 2, 2026

Maternal morbidity and cumulative infant mortality among women with disabilities: a nationwide population-based study in Korea, 2013-2022.

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KLK D LeeChungnam National University SLSeokmin LeeStatistics Korea IKInhye KimNational Rehabilitation Center

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Descriptive study examines maternal and infant health outcomes in women with disabilities, suggesting a need for better care services.

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This study aims to analyze differences in maternal morbidity and infant mortality between women with and without disabilities using national health data.
Utilized linked National Health Insurance Service data from 2013 to 2022.
Included women of reproductive age (15-49 years) who had live births.
Categorized disability status into physical, internal, or mental.
Births among women with disabilities declined more steeply than those without, with a peak fertility shift to ages 35-39.
Cumulative mortality for infants born to women with disabilities increased over time, indicating growing disparities.
Women with disabilities showed lower overall maternal morbidity, with more cases occurring during pregnancy and delivery.

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Lee et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69f5947e71405d493afff4b9 https://doi.org/10.5468/ogs.25402

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