Maternal death, specifically during or after childbirth, is an issue of high prevalence in developing countries. According to the World Health Organization, 99% of all maternal deaths occur in developing countries, with South Asian countries having a higher incidence. Afghanistan is a country suffering from this concern, with pregnant women having a 1 in 32 chance of death. The United States of America, which could be referred to as the political enemy, are on the opposite end of the spectrum, with a 1 in 2400 chance of death. The prenatal care of the mother and baby is one specific difference between the two countries. Education is another important aspect differing. Afghanistan also suffers from gender discrimination, which can lead to mistreatment of women. The birth of the child adds another potential risk factor, with the level of health care provided being substantially different.
An important aspect of all pregnancies is prenatal care. For women living in first world countries, such as the United States, this level of care is incredibly high. Soon-to-be mothers will have four or more antenatal visits, checking the health of the mother and baby. Nutrition and health is taken very seriously, with doctors focusing on these aspects to achieve optimal results for the pregnancy. Access to birthing classes, education and knowledge on caring for the mother and unborn child is readily available. However, in Afghanistan, the mothers are not provided with these services. In a recent study on pregnant Afghan women, 11% reported receiving prenatal care. A very small portion will have access to antenatal visits, resulting in the health of mother and child being compromised. Without access to a regular health check, the growth and ...
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... as UNCEF, are currently working towards training and providing facilities to Afghanistan communities. This is a step forward in the countries development, specifically relating to health, but there is still a long way to go.
In conclusion, it is evident that Afghanistan women are more likely to die through child birth. The prenatal care is significantly lower than what is seen in the United States. Citizens living in America are more educated, increasing their knowledge on health and nutrition relating to pregnancies. Discrimination in Afghanistan negatively effects the treatment of women, while less discrimination is seen in America. Health care facilities differ significantly between the two countries. While the percentage of maternal deaths in Afghanistan has improved over the years, a lot of development is still needed to decrease the risk to pregnant women.
Leopri Nocon Term Paper: Issues on Infant Mortality Leopri Nocon Infant Morality Introduction Infant Mortality in the United States of America and Guam is high. Unfortunately, more than 25,000 infants are killed in the United States every year. Infant mortality by lexical definition is the death of a child under one year of age. Infant mortality is a depressing and stressful incident, and takes a toll on the family that has experienced it. The rate of infant mortality is based off every 1000 live
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