An individual-level simulation model has been developed to evaluate the comparative effectiveness of maternal health policy interventions in 200 countries and territories. In addition to assessing global progress, this approach can guide priority setting and provide context-specific guidance for local policymakers.
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This is a summary of: Ward, Z. J. et al. A simulation-based comparative effectiveness analysis of policies to improve global maternal health outcomes. Nat. Med. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41591-023-02311-w (2023).
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Simulation modeling to guide priority setting in global maternal health. Nat Med 29, 1074–1075 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41591-023-02342-3
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