More than a mother: a deep dive into women’s health and mortality

Women’s health has long been defined through the lens of motherhood. Pregnancy and childbirth are some of the most intense and transformative experiences a woman can undergo, and so they have been a major focus of health policy and investment. But the data tells a more complex story.

Other risks, like violence, also remain under-recognized. Women are more likely to die from violence, than from maternal health conditions. 

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