Journal article
Social Determinants of Maternal Health in Afghanistan: A Review
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Afghanistan has a high maternal mortality rate of 400 per 100,000 live births. Although direct causes of maternal morbidity and mortality in Afghanistan include hemorrhage, obstructed labor, infection, high blood pressure, and unsafe abortion, the high burden of diseases responsible for maternal mortality arises in large part due to social determinants of health. The focus of this literature review is to examine the impact of …
Authors
Najafizada SAM; Bourgeault IL; Labonté R
Journal
Central Asian Journal of Global Health, Vol. 6, No. 1,
Publisher
University Library System, University of Pittsburgh
DOI
10.5195/cajgh.2017.240
ISSN
2166-7403