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Source800 - Every year 800 women die from complications during pregnancy and childbirth.
Source16 million - Each year, about 16 million girls ages 15-19 give birth. Pregnancy and childbirth is the leading cause of death among this age group.
Source24% - In sub-Saharan Africa, an estimated 24% of deaths in pregnant or postpartum women are attributable to HIV.
Source222 million - Globally, 222 million women who wish to delay or avoid pregnancy have an unmet need for contraception.
Source99% - 99% of maternal deaths occur in developing countries.
Source90% - 90% of the complications that lead to maternal death can be avoided when women have access to quality prevention, diagnostic, and treatment services.
Source60,000 - The number of maternal deaths attributed to HIV in 2008.
Source52% - Women make up approximately 52% of the total global population living with HIV.
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