- During the peak of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, there was an increase in maternal mortality in Chile.
- A study published in PLOS Global Public Health analyzed the impact of the pandemic on maternal mortality in Chile.
- The study found that non-respiratory indirect obstetric causes increased the most during the pandemic.
- This highlights the need to strengthen the registration and surveillance system for pregnant women in Chile.
- The research underscores the importance of well-designed epidemiological studies during pandemics to evaluate public policies and health needs accurately.
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Public Health & Prevention, Ob/Gyn & Women’s Health