1. Reduce by three quarters the maternal mortality ratio. 2. Achieve, by 2015, universal access to reproductive health.

### 5. Improve Maternal Health

## Step1: Identify the Goal### The goal is to reduce the maternal mortality ratio by three quarters. This means that the number of women who die during childbirth should be reduced to one quarter of the original number.## Step2: Understand the Target### The target is to achieve universal access to reproductive health by 2015. This means that every woman should have access to reproductive health services, including prenatal care, childbirth, and postnatal care.## Step3: Connect the Goal and the Target### The goal and the target are connected because improving maternal health is a key aspect of achieving universal access to reproductive health. By reducing the maternal mortality ratio and ensuring that every woman has access to reproductive health services, we can improve maternal health.