Cause of Death Among Reproductive age Group Women in Maharashtra, India

This study reports data pertaining to deaths among reproductive age group women in Maharashtra, India along with factors contributing to these deaths. House-to-house surveys of a representative population were undertaken. A total of 103 deaths were investigated; 95 of these were due to non-maternal causes. Suicides were the leading cause of death in the injury & poisoning category. All of the suicides occurred in rural areas. Five of the seven suicides occurred in the age group, 15-24 years. (13 refs.)