'NCD-associated health issues among prevalent causes of maternal death'

Health conditions associated with non-communicable diseases (NCD) were found to be one of the most prevalent causes contributing to the rising maternal mortality rate in Malaysia, said Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa.

She said a study conducted from 2019 to 2021 recorded the highest maternal mortality rate on a three-year average, mostly due to NCD-associated medical conditions and post-partum haemorrhage...