Equity: A maternal and neonatal problem
Journal Title: Indian Journal of Child Health - Year 2018, Vol 5, Issue 10
Abstract
This paper highlights the maternal and neonatal mortality within the developing countries in Asia and South Africa to include a discussion on how maternal and neonatal mortality is a serious problem in developing nations. The study also draws strategies to reduce maternal and neonatal problem.
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Mst Nahid, Abdul Kuddus
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