Promoting maternal health in developing countries.
Most maternal deaths are preventable, yet more than 500,000 women die annually worldwide. However, the risk of maternal mortality is unevenly distributed; 99 percent of all maternal deaths occur in developing countries. This article examines the causes of this disparity and suggests several recommendations for social workers to promote maternal health in developing countries.
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School of Social Work, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84602.
D003906:Developing Countries; D005260:Female; D006293:Health Promotion; D006801:Humans; D008428:Maternal Mortality; D008429:Maternal Welfare; D011247:Pregnancy; D012307:Risk Factors; D012947:Social Work