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Estimated incidence of major global causes of direct maternal deaths:15 2000
| Cause | Incidence of complication (% of live births) | Number of cases | Case fatality rate | Maternal deaths | Percentage of all direct deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haemorrhage | 10.5 | 13,795,000 | 1.0 | 132,000 | 28% |
| Sepsis | 4.4 | 5,768,00 | 1.3 | 79,000 | 16% |
| Preeclampsia, eclampsia | 3.2 | 4,152,000 | 1.7 | 63,000 | 13% |
| Obstructed labour | 4.6 | 6,038,000 | 0.7 | 42,000 | 9% |
| Abortion | 14.8 | 19,340,000 | 0.3 | 69,000 | 15% |
