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Alarming increase in cases of maternal deaths in Puno, Peru

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http://www.pachamamaradio.org/28-06-2011/alarmante-incremento-de-casos-de-muertes-maternas.html

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Tuesday, June 28, 2011 | Posted by Press
Alarming increase in cases of maternal deaths in Puno, Peru

Cases of maternal mortality have increased in the Puno region, according to the Regional Health Authority since January to date 27 women have died pregnant, compared to 2010 Achaeans this time reached 16 cases, causing concern .
Strategy Coordinator for Sexual Health and Reproductive DIRESA, Olga Pe?alva, said the most frequent causes of maternal death are hemorrhage, because at the time of delivery of placenta retention occurs, there is a lot of bleeding and the woman goes to die .
The provinces most affected by maternal deaths are: Puno, with nine deaths, San Rom?n, six, Melgar and Carabaya, with three cases each.
Also reported that the increase in maternal deaths, is also due to complications from illegal abortions and accidents.
 
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