Maternal Mortality Ratio is highest in regions with: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Maternal Mortality Ratio is highest in regions with:
A. Universal health insurance
B. High rates of facility-based deliveries
C. Skilled birth attendance and emergency obstetric care
D. Limited access to prenatal and delivery care
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
MMR is elevated where women lack access to skilled care during pregnancy and childbirth, leading to unmanaged complications like hemorrhage, sepsis, or obstructed labor.

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