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Perinatal care in the Soviet Union: a time of transition
Author(s) -
Stephenson Patricia A.,
Bakoula Chryssa,
Houd Susanne,
Enkin Murray,
Wagner Marsden G.
Publication year - 1992
Publication title -
paediatric and perinatal epidemiology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.667
H-Index - 88
eISSN - 1365-3016
pISSN - 0269-5022
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-3016.1992.tb00734.x
Subject(s) - medicine , soviet union , transition (genetics) , obstetrics , law , politics , political science , biochemistry , chemistry , gene
Summary. Recent Soviet reforms in health care policy and financing are expected to have a significant impact on perinatal services. Efforts are under way to upgrade the care of pregnant and birthing women. This paper describes some aspects of the current system of perinatal care and prospects for future change.