Table 2.
Cause of maternal mortality in Kassala hospital, Sudan: 2008-2010
Factor | Maternal death (n = 40) | Percentage of the total |
---|---|---|
Septicemia/infections | 14 | 35 |
Hemorrhage | 9 | 22.5 |
Embolism | 4 | 10 |
Malaria | 4 | 10 |
Anemia | 3 | 7.5 |
Ruptured uterus | 2 | 5 |
Jaundice of unknown cause | 2 | 5 |
Hypertensive disorders | 1 | 2.5 |
Uncertain | 1 | 2.5 |