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Obstetrics
Studies describe new findings in obstetrics research
March 31st, 2005
Investigators in Bangladesh, Taiwan and the United States have published new obstetrics data. Study 1: Cost prohibits standard of care for pregnant women in Bangladesh. According to a recent issue of the journal Reproductive Health Matters, "In Bangladesh, maternal mortality is estimated to be 320 per 100,000 live births, among the highest in the world, and most deliveries in rural areas occur at home. Women with obstetric complications fear to seek hospital core for various reasons; one of which is the tremendous cost. This paper shows how cost impedes rural, poor women's access to emergency obstetric care." "The data are...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2005-03-31)
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