Maternal mortality in the informal settlements of Nairobi city: what do we know?

• Main Authors: Kyobutungi Catherine (Author), Mills Samuel (Author), Madise Nyovani (Author), Ziraba Abdhalah (Author), Ezeh Alex (Author)
• Formato: Livro
• Publicado em: BMC, 2009-04-01T00:00:00Z.
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Current estimates of maternal mortality ratios in Kenya are at least as high as 560 deaths per 100,000 live births. Given the pervasive poverty and lack of quality health services in slum areas, the maternal mortality situation in th...