As maternal and child health in Canada suffers from continuing deficiencies, the Foundation urges immediate prevention and intervention through a multifaceted approach.
OTTAWA, July 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Despite being a high-income country with a universal health care system, Canada faces significant challenges in maternal health, not only in mortality but also morbidity, i.e. symptoms and complications related to pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period.
Statistics show that the maternal mortality rate in Canada is 8.53 per 100,000 births in 2022This marks a 154.9% increase since 2000. This increase highlights the need for a concerted effort to reverse this trend and ensure the safety of Canadian mothers, especially minority mothers who are disproportionately affected.
Supported Canadian Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists The SOGC is led by CFWH to dig deeper into the causes of maternal mortality, Targeted interventions These are important events that could significantly improve maternal health outcomes and prevent maternal mortality, including the annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting hosted by SOGC in Edmonton on June 14th.
“Every maternal death is a terrible tragedy, especially since many are preventable. To prevent these deaths, it is imperative that we know why they happen and that we need a national registry that everyone can consider,” said CFWH President Dr George Carson.
it is, Secret Query Systemis a critical system that helps us better understand maternal mortality and morbidity and identify preventable factors to reduce maternal mortality. Support for research initiatives remains critical to CFWH’s efforts. Kitty Carr Foundationis committed to preventing maternal morbidity and mortality and serves as a key vehicle for individuals and organizations to contribute to meaningful change. Donations to the Kitty Carr Fund directly support physicians’ research to reduce maternal mortality in Canada.
Eliminate preventable maternal and infant mortality and morbidity in Canada by 2030
CFWH invites health professionals, policymakers and the community at large to join us in improving maternal and child health care in Canada and ensure a healthier future for all mothers and their families.
About the Canadian Women’s Health Foundation
of CFWH is the country’s leading organization advocating for research, advocacy and education on women’s health. With a focus on maternal health, CFWH strives to improve health care outcomes for women across Canada, driving systemic change and awareness of health issues that affect women.
About the Canadian Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology
CFWH is SoguchiFounded in 1944, the organization has 4,000 members including obstetrician-gynecologists, family physicians, nurses, midwives and other health professionals involved in women’s reproductive health. SOGC strives to improve the practice of medicine in women’s health through clinical guidelines, online courses and events.
contact:
Dr. George Carson
Canadian Women’s Health Foundation
George.Carson@saskhealthauthority.ca
