Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on excess maternal deaths in Brazil: A two-year assessment.

Jesem Douglas Yamall Orellana Daniel Gray Paschoal LeventhalMaría Del Pilar Flores-QuispeLihsieh MarreroNadège JacquesLina Sofía Morón-DuarteCynthia Boschi-Pinto

Published in: PloS one (2024)

Over two years, Brazil saw a significant impact on maternal excess deaths, regardless of region and pandemic year. The highest peak occurred between March and June 2021, emphasizing the importance of timely and effective epidemic responses to prevent avoidable deaths and prepare for new crises.

Keyphrases

birth weight
pregnancy outcomes
sars cov
coronavirus disease
pregnant women
gestational age