Assumed Effectiveness of Interventions (percentage of DALYs, deaths, and years of life lost averted)| Condition | Best estimate | Low | High |
| Maternal |
| Hemorrhage | 85 | 80 | 90 |
| Sepsis | 75 | 70 | 90 |
| Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (including eclampsia) | 76 | 71 | 95 |
| Obstructed labor | 80 | 75 | 95 |
| Unsafe abortion | 75 | 70 | 90 |
| Perinatal |
| Low birthweight |
| In context without nutritional supplementsa | 8 | 3 | 14 |
| In context with nutritional supplementsa | 28 | 23 | 44 |
| Birth asphyxia (including birth trauma) |
| In context without enhanced delivery care packagea | 40 | 35 | 60 |
| In context with enhanced delivery care packagea | 70 | 65 | 90 |
| Infections, including tetanus | 60 | 55 | 80 |
| Sepsis (newborn) | 40 | 35 | 60 |
| HIV/AIDS | 60 | 55 | 80 |
Source: expert panels; WHO 1994, 2004d; Steketee and others 2001; Prendiville, Elbourne, and Chalmers 1998; Eclampsia Trial Collaborative Group 1995.
Note: Two extra interventions added to WHO mother-baby package: active management of the third stage of labor and magnesium sulfate for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.
a. See table 26.6.
