Maternal Mortality
Study data from S.R. Fawcus et al provide new insights into maternal mortality
Published in Surgery Litigation and Law Weekly, August 1st, 2008
"Unsafe abortions refer to terminations of unintended pregnancies by persons lacking the necessary skills, or in an environment lacking the minimum medical standards, or both. Globally, unsafe abortions account for 67,900 maternal deaths annually (13% of total maternal mortality) and contribute to significant morbidity among women, especially in under-resourced settings," researchers in Cape Town, South Africa report.
"The determinants of unsafe abortion include restrictive abortion legislation, lack of female empowerment, poor social support, inadequate contraceptive services and poor health-service infrastructure. Deaths from unsafe abortion are preventable by...
Want to see the full article?
We're a pay-per-view site for premium content. If you'd like to purchase this article, it's only $3.00.
Welcome to NewsRx!
Learn more about a six-week, no-risk free trial of Surgery Litigation and Law Weekly
More Articles from Surgery Litigation and Law Weekly
- Bone Marrow Transplantation
Research from S. Corbacioglu and co-researchers in the area of bone marrow transplantation described - Dialog Medical
Dialog Medical Secures New Contract with the Hospital of Saint Raphael - Dyax Corp.
Dyax Enters into an Exclusive Negotiation Period with Dompe for European License to DX-88 in Angioedema Indications - Life Sciences
New findings from University of Athens, Center for Health in the area of life sciences published - Life Sciences
Research from University of Queensland provides new data about life sciences - Medicare and Medicaid
American Optometric Association Applauds Override of Medicare Cuts - More from this issue of Surgery Litigation and Law Weekly
NewsRx is Social
Follow us on your favorite social network by clicking on a button below:
Top Medical Newsletters
Awards
Best Health/Healthcare Content, 2012
Best Health/Healthcare Content, 2011
Best e-Business Site, 2010
Best e-Business Site, 2009
Best e-Business Site, 2008
Best e-Business Site, 2007
Best e-Business Site, 2006
Best Healthcare Content, 2005
Best Overall Internet Site, 2005
Best Interactive Site, 2005
Facts & Stats
NewsRx also is available at LexisNexis, Gale, ProQuest, Factiva, Dialog, Thomson Reuters, NewsEdge, and Dow Jones.
- Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top Health News and Media Publications
- Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top Science Publications in Biology/Physiology
- Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top News and Media for the Business of Pharmaceuticals
- Amazon's Alexa 2010 PageRank: #2 News and Media Site for the Pharmaceutical Industry
