Acta obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica
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Sixty-eight deaths during pregnancy, parturition and puerperium were recorded in Sweden during the years 1971-80, giving a maternal mortality of 6.6 per 100,000 live births. The figures for abdominal delivery and vaginal were 45.0 and 2.5 per 100,000 live births respectively. ⋯ Age and parity are highly important risk factors. Presumed avoidable factors were identified in 19% of the cases. 9% of the deaths were related to unwanted pregnancy.