Reducing maternal mortality among Afghan refugees in Pakistan
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Determinants of Maternal Mortality in Pakistan
Maternal mortality refers to the death of a woman who dies during pregnancy or within six weeks after delivery. A number of factors contribute to the high maternal mortality ratio around the globe, particularly, in underdeveloped countries. Pakistan has the highest mortality ratio (260 per 100,000 live births) in the region and is one of the developing countries which have committed to decrease...
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عنوان ژورنال: International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics
سال: 2009
ISSN: 0020-7292
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijgo.2008.12.021