Eastern Mediterranean health journal = La revue de santé de la Méditerranée orientale = al-Majallah al-ṣiḥḥīyah li-sharq al-mutawassiṭ
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The paper examines developments in the assessment and prevention of maternal mortality over the past 2 decades through review of the relevant literature. Problems of classifying and ranking causes, changing methodologies, discrepancies and illogical trends are demonstrated. ⋯ Process indicators are considered as important as outcome indicators for monitoring safe motherhood. International technical reappraisal of maternal mortality is needed.
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East. Mediterr. Health J. · Jul 2000
ReviewIntegration of health care delivery in the Eastern Mediterranean Region of the World Health Organization.
This paper reviews developments in the integration of health care delivery in the Eastern Mediterranean Region. It describes the integrated intersectoral support of socioeconomic community development (district health systems and basic development needs), the functional intrasectoral integration of health services and interventions, and health resources integration.
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In this article the impact of sanctions on the Iraqi people is reviewed. The health services and situation in Iraq before sanctions were imposed in 1990 are described indicating their adequacy. The adverse effect of the sanctions on the health services and on health indicators are outlined, as evidenced by, among others, the increased malnutrition among children, increased infant and under-5 mortality rates and the increase in foodborne and waterborne diseases. The situation in Iraq illustrates the devastating effects of sanctions on people, particularly children, adolescents, women and the elderly, and highlights the need for more balanced and comprehensive humanitarian programmes.
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East. Mediterr. Health J. · Jul 2000
Current situation, progress and prospects of health for all in Egypt.
This country report outlines the current health system in Egypt, its organization and the challenges it faces. It discusses the health sector reforms being carried out and the achievements that have been made so far. The prospects for health for all in Egypt are considered, with particular reference to the Healthy Egyptians 2010 initiative, which focuses on maternal and child health, injury control, environmental health and smoking control.