Some 42 thousand women die each year from complications related to high blood pressure during pregnancy, while hundreds of thousands of babies die before or immediately after birth.
The data was released on October 8th by the World Health Organization, O BSH, which has introduced a new international strategy for preventing and treating these complications.
According to WHO, high blood pressure disorders affect about 10 to 15 percent of pregnancies worldwide and are linked to approximately 16 percent of mothers ' deaths.
One of the most dangerous complications is preeclampsia, a situation usually developed after the 20th week of pregnancy, and may damage important organs if not diagnosed and treated.
O BSH estimates that hypertensive complications are also linked to more than 500,000 deaths of babies and dead births each year.
Dr. Pascal Allotey, head of the department for reproductive and mother health in O BSH has stressed that preeclampsia can appear in any pregnancy and that early discovery is crucial to preventing fatal cases.
In many lands, pregnant women continue to have limited access to basic tension checks, urinary tests, and prescribed medications.
The new global plan for the period 2026;2035 aims to improve diagnosis, access to treatment and financing of scientific research.
O BSH also warns that women who have experienced hypertensive complications during pregnancy may later face higher risk for heart disease, strokes and kidney problems.
The organisation urges governments to make regular checks during pregnancy and emergency obstetric care more accessible to all women, regardless of where they live.
