The trends of maternal mortality in China and principal component analysis of health status

Author: Li-ling ZHU ¹ ; Fan-jun MENG ; Jia-lin LI
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1. Academy of Public Health of Jiamusi University, Jiamusi, Heilongjiang Province 154007,China
Publication Type:Research Article
Keywords: Maternal mortality; Changing trend; Principal component analysis
From: Chinese Journal of Disease Control & Prevention 2019;23(5):613-616
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To describe the trend of maternal mortality in China from 2005 to 2015, and analyze the maternal health status in various regions of China in 2015, so as to provide scientific basis for the rational allocation of health resources by relevant departments. Methods The dynamic series method was used to describe the trend of maternal mortality in China from 2005 to 2015. The principal component analysis method was used to evaluate the maternal health status in China in 2015. Results From 2005 to 2015, the maternal mortality in the whole country and urban and rural areas showed a downward trend. The average growth rate was respectively -0.0756, -0.0210, -0.0852. The majority of the coastal provinces and cities had a balanced development of maternal health care, and Jiangsu Province had two main component values ranked first (F1=218.3, F2=60.6). Conclusion China’s maternal health care industry have achieved remarkable results. The development direction should be shifted from coastal to inland, laying a good foundation for the realization of the next goal in the future.