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. 2015 Feb;100 Suppl 1(Suppl 1):S43-7.
doi: 10.1136/archdischild-2013-305514.

Millennium Development Goal 5 and adolescents: looking back, moving forward

Joshua P Vogel  1 , Cynthia Pileggi-Castro  2 , Venkatraman Chandra-Mouli  1 , Vicky Nogueira Pileggi  2 , João Paulo Souza  3 , Doris Chou  1 , Lale Say  1
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Millennium Development Goal 5 and adolescents: looking back, moving forward

Joshua P Vogel et al. Arch Dis Child. 2015 Feb.
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Abstract

Since the Millennium Declaration in 2000, unprecedented progress has been made in the reduction of global maternal mortality. Millennium Development Goal 5 (MDG 5; improving maternal health) includes two primary targets, 5A and 5B. Target 5A aimed for a 75% reduction in the global maternal mortality ratio (MMR), and 5B aimed to achieve universal access to reproductive health. Globally, maternal mortality since 1990 has nearly halved and access to reproductive health services in developing countries has substantially improved. In setting goals and targets for the post-MDG era, the global maternal health community has recognised that ultimate goal of ending preventable maternal mortality is now within reach. The new target of a global MMR of <70 deaths per 100 000 live births by 2030 is ambitious, yet achievable and to reach this target a significantly increased effort to promote and ensure universal, equitable access to reproductive, maternal and newborn services for all women and adolescents will be required. In this article, as we reflect on patterns, trends and determinants of maternal mortality, morbidity and other key MDG5 indicators among adolescents, we aim to highlight the importance of promoting and protecting the sexual and reproductive health and rights of adolescents as part of renewed global efforts to end preventable maternal mortality.

Keywords: Adolescent Health; Mortality.

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Map with countries by category according to their maternal mortality ratio (MMR, death per 100 000 live births), 2013 (reprinted with permission from ref. 2). The boundaries and names shown and the designations used on this map do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of the WHO concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or area or of its authorities or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries. Dotted lines and dashed lines on maps represent approximate border lines for which there may not yet be full agreement.
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