World Health Organization- Maternal Mortality Map

This is an interesting interactive map showing the maternal mortalities by year and country. It is extremely important to note that over 500,000 women die every year giving birth. The World Health Organization points out that risks involved with giving birth can be reduced through an increase in family planning education.

Take a look at this map and see for yourselves.

http://gamapserver.who.int/gho/interactive_charts/mdg5_mm/atlas.html

For more information:
http://www.who.int/gho/women_and_health/mortality/maternal_text/en/index.html