[Under-registry of maternal death in Merida, Yucatan, Mexico (1997-2001)].

Objective: To analyze the subregistry of maternal deaths in Merida, Yucatan, Mexico.

Material And Methods: The subregistry was studied using descriptive, cross-sectional and retrospective approaches. Acts and death certificates of women aged 9 to 50 years that passed away in five years (1997-2001) were reviewed.