Maternal deaths in Pakistan: intersection of gender, caste, and social exclusion

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>A key aim of countries with high maternal mortality rates is to increase availability of competent maternal health care during pregnancy and childbirth. Yet, despite significant investment, countries with the highest burdens have not...

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Main Authors: Bhatti Afshan, Shanner Laura, Salway Sarah, Mumtaz Zubia, Laing Lory
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-11-01
Series:BMC International Health and Human Rights
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-698X/11/S2/S4