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Global Women's Health in 2010: Facing the Challenges.
- Source :
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Journal of Women's Health (15409996) . Nov2010, Vol. 19 Issue 11, p2081-2089. 9p. - Publication Year :
- 2010
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Abstract
- Women's health is closely linked to a nation's level of development, with the leading causes of death in women in resource-poor nations attributable to preventable causes. Unlike many health problems in rich nations, the cure relies not only on the discovery of new medications or technology but also getting basic services to the people who need them most and addressing underlying injustice. In order to do this, political will and financial resources must be dedicated to developing and evaluating a scaleable approach to strengthen health systems, support community-based programs, and promote widespread campaigns to address gender inequality, including promoting girls' education. The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) have highlighted the importance of addressing maternal health and promoting gender equality for the overall development strategy of a nation. We must capitalize on the momentum created by this and other international campaigns and continue to advocate for comprehensive strategies to improve global women's health. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *CERVICAL cancer
*CANCER prevention
*CAUSES of death
*CYSTOTOMY
*VESICOVAGINAL fistula
*SEXUALLY transmitted diseases
*ABORTION
*CHILD health services
*CONTRACEPTION
*FORECASTING
*GOAL (Psychology)
*HEALTH services accessibility
*MEDICAL care
*MEDICAL errors
*RAPE
*RESOURCE allocation
*SEXISM
*WOMEN
*WOMEN'S rights
*WORLD health
*MORTALITY
*THERAPEUTICS
*INFECTIOUS disease transmission
*CLASSIFICATION
PREVENTION of pregnancy complications
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 15409996
- Volume :
- 19
- Issue :
- 11
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Women's Health (15409996)
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 105013206
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1089/jwh.2010.2083