This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Medical & Surgical Illness Complication Pregnancy, Subject name: Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Most common INDIRECT cause of maternal mortality: 
Select and explain. 
A. Sepsis, B. Hemorrhage, C. Obstructed labor, D. Anemia
D: Anemia
Answer: D: Anemia 
Explanation: Ans. (d) Anemia* Most common Indirect cause of maternal mortality in India: Anemia* Most common cause of maternal mortality in India: Post partum hemorrhage (PPH)* Most common direct cause of MMR: PPHDirect maternal mortalityIndirect maternal mortalityIt results from obstetric complication of pregnant state (pregnancy, labor and puerperium) from interventions or incorrect treatment.It results from previous existing disease or disease that develops during pregnancy.Ex: PPH, Obstructed labor, SepsisAnemia, HTN, gestational DM, Epilepsy