• Int J Gynaecol Obstet · Jan 2009

    Global issues in women's health.

    • John J Sciarra.
    • Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL 60611, USA. jsciarra@northwestern.edu
    • Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2009 Jan 1; 104 (1): 77-9.

    AbstractWorld 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.

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