- The systematic review analyzed the link between socioeconomic disadvantage and risks of severe maternal morbidity (SMM) and maternal mortality (MM) in high-income countries by examining studies published from 2000 to 2023.
- The review included 52 studies, showing that greater neighborhood deprivation, lower income, and less education significantly increased the odds of SMM (ranging from 1.29 to 1.61) and MM (ranging from 1.61 to 2.10) compared to those with higher socioeconomic status.
- Findings highlight that socioeconomic disadvantage is strongly correlated with worse maternal health outcomes, indicating a pressing need for effective interventions at various societal levels to address these disparities.