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Table 4 Comparison of causes of maternal mortality in sub-Saharan countries by different sources

From: Institutional maternal and perinatal deaths: a review of 40 low and middle income countries

For sub-Saharan African countries

EmONC Assessments (institution-based)

WHO 2003–2009 Review (population-based)

Hemorrhage

21.0%

24.5%

Abortion + ectopic pregnancy

7.2%

9.6%

Sepsis

6.0%

10.3%

Hypertensive diseases

10.5%

16.0%

Other direct causes

17.8%

11.1%

Indirect causes

37.5%

28.6%