Reproductive Health in Developing Countries - Expanding Dimensions, Building Solutions

Sexually transmitted diseases, unintended pregnancies, infertility, and other reproductive problems are major concerns around the world, especially in developing countries. Reproductive Health in Developing Countries describes the magnitude of these problems and what is known about the effectiveness of interventions in four areas: Infection-free sex; intended pregnancies and births; healthy pregnancy and delivery; and healthy sexuality. Addressing the design and delivery of reproductive health services, this volume presents lessons learned from past programs and offers principles for deciding how to spend limited funds.

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Addressing the design and delivery of reproductive health services, this volume presents lessons learned from past programs and offers principles for deciding how to spend limited available funds. It is of special interest to policymakers, health care professionals, and researchers working on reproductive issues in the developing world.

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• Authors: Commission on Behavioral and Social Scie, Commission on Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education, Division Of Behavioral And Social Scienc, Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education, National Academy Of Sciences, National Research Council, National R. Panel On Reproductive Hea, Panel on Reproductive Health, Tsui
• Assisted by: John G Haaga (Editor), John G. Haaga (Editor), Amy O Tsui (Editor), Amy O. Tsui (Editor), Amy Ong Tsui (Editor), Judith N Wasserheit (Editor), Judith N. Wasserheit (Editor)
• Publisher: National Academies Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 02.08.1997
• EAN: 9780309056441
• ISBN: 978-0-309-05644-1
• No. of pages: 328
• Dimensions: 159 mm x 237 mm x 29 mm
• Weight: 689 g
• Series: Literature; Literature
• Subjects: Guides > Health; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > General