Maternal and Child Health: The Perinatal Paradox in a Developing Country
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چکیده
Over the last decades, health social determinants have improved and access to health and technology has certainly enhanced; nonetheless, a disproportionate distribution of perinatal characteristics in the country can still be observed. Empirical results show a decrease in the child mortality rates and an increase in LBW and premature newborns in all regions, although with lower increase in less developed regions [3].
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