The Sisterhood method (cont.)

Figure 5 shows results and a predicted trend for India and for Mali. India has a rich source of data, mostly from sample registration systems (which India is particularly noted for) and surveys asking direct questions. Mali data is sparse and relies heavily on sibling histories (Sisterhood), which are nevertheless remarkably consistent.

Figure 5: Predicted maternal mortality ratio (MMR) per 100 000 livebirths for India (A) and Mali (B) SRS=sample registration system. NFHS=National Family Health Surveys. VA=verbal autopsy. HH=household. DLHS=District Level Household Surveys.

Source: Lancet. Ref: The Lancet, Volume 375, Issue 9726, Pages 1609 - 1623, 8 May 2010 doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(10)60518-1 http://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(10)60518-1/fulltext?_eventId=login