Question 1

Q: Among the causes of maternal mortality, which of the following is correct in descending order of maternal deaths in India ?

Haemorrhage, sepsis, abortion, obstructed labour. ***Haemorrhage, sepsis, abortion, obstructed labour*** - This order reflects the **leading causes of maternal mortality in India** as per data available during 2010-2013 period. - **Haemorrhage** (38%) is the primary cause due to postpartum hemorrhage, antepartum bleeding, and complications during delivery. - **Sepsis** (11%) includes puerperal sepsis and infections following unsafe deliveries. - **Abortion** (8%) complications, particularly from unsafe procedures, remain a significant contributor. - **Obstructed labour** causes have decreased with improved access to cesarean sections and skilled birth attendance. *Obstructed labour, haemorrhage, abortion, sepsis* - This order is incorrect as **haemorrhage** consistently ranks as the leading cause of maternal deaths in India, not obstructed labour. - Obstructed labour has significantly declined due to better access to emergency obstetric care. *Haemorrhage, obstructed labour, abortion, sepsis* - This order is incorrect because **sepsis** accounts for a higher percentage of maternal deaths than obstructed labour. - While haemorrhage is correctly placed first, sepsis should come before obstructed labour in the ranking. *Sepsis, obstructed labour, abortion, haemorrhage* - This order is completely incorrect as **haemorrhage** is overwhelmingly the leading cause of maternal mortality in India. - Placing haemorrhage last contradicts all epidemiological data on maternal deaths in India.

Question

Among the causes of maternal mortality, which of the following is correct in descending order of maternal deaths in India ?

Accepted Answer

Haemorrhage, sepsis, abortion, obstructed labour

Answer

Obstructed labour, haemorrhage, abortion, sepsis

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Haemorrhage, obstructed labour, abortion, sepsis

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Sepsis, obstructed labour, abortion, haemorrhage

UPSC-CMS 2013 — Obstetrics and Gynecology