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Global issues in women's health
Author(s) -
Sciarra John J.
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
international journal of gynecology and obstetrics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.895
H-Index - 97
eISSN - 1879-3479
pISSN - 0020-7292
DOI - 10.1016/j.ijgo.2008.09.001
Subject(s) - medicine , reproductive health , health care , cervical cancer , population , environmental health , developing country , health services , economic growth , family medicine , gerontology , cancer , economics
World population growth in the past century has taxed the ability of healthcare systems in low‐income countries to provide reproductive health care. Maternal mortality and morbidity, sexually transmitted diseases, and cervical cancer are major problems. Expansion of reproductive health services, training of appropriate medical personnel, and elevating the status of women in society are all necessary and appropriate solutions to improve the health of women in low‐income countries.