What is the best indicator of the status of women, particularly their health status?

maternal mortality.

Explanation:

It's also called maternal death. When does it occur? It usually occurs during pregnancy or maximum 42 days after giving birth. There are many maternal deaths on the global level and some of the causes are: severe bleeding, infections, extremely high blood pressure during and after pregnancy, complications and last but not least, abortions with risks ( in the further months of pregnancy ).