Save the Children released its 2013 index rating countries according to their rate of maternal and child mortality, as well as women’s education, income, and political status. All of the 10 worst countries identified by the index are in Africa.

Sara Boseley, “Save the Children Mothers’ Index: 10 Worst Countries in Sub-Saharan Africa” Guardian May 6, 2013.

URL: www.theguardian.com/society/2013/may/07/most-dangerous-countries-childbirth-africa