Dying to Count
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Dying to Count

by Siri Suh
Publisher Rutgers University Press
Year 2021
ISBN 9781978804555
Pages 234
Format PDF  (3.4 MB)
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Reproductive Health

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Dying to Count is a public health book that examines maternal mortality and the global challenges of accurately measuring and addressing deaths related to pregnancy and childbirth. It highlights the importance of data, accountability, and health system improvements in reducing preventable maternal deaths.

Abstract

Dying to Count explores the critical issue of maternal mortality measurement and reporting in global health systems. The book discusses how incomplete data, weak health information systems, and underreporting of maternal deaths affect policy decisions and resource allocation. It emphasizes the need for accurate data collection, improved surveillance systems, and stronger healthcare infrastructure to address preventable deaths. The author also examines social, economic, and political factors that influence maternal health outcomes, advocating for global collaboration and evidence-based interventions. The book serves as an important resource for public health professionals, policymakers, and researchers working to improve maternal health worldwide.

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