Which of the following is the most common cause of pregnancy-related mortality?
A) Hemorrhage
B) Embolism
C) Hypertension
D) Infection
B
Response:
According to the most recent statistics available, embolism is the leading cause of pregnancy-related mortality, accounting for 20% of deaths. This is followed by hemorrhage (17%), pregnancy-related hypertension (16%), and infection (13%).
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