Inuit birthing practices changed dramatically following first contact with European colonialists in the 16th century. Since then, the Canadian government has played a large role in determining what birthing practices are or are not appropriate and available to Inuit communities. In turn, Inuit women
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Antenatal care (ANC) is considered a success story in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC), as its uptake is very high. This paper aims to assess its effectiveness to reduce maternal mortality and promote maternal health in LMIC. Facility-based deliveries attended by skilled personnel are required. Focused on counseling, ANC could lead to facility-based delivery, but
Most people are acutely aware that we are living in a time
Over 3.5 million infants die each year, almost exclusively in the developing
Antenatal care (ANC) is considered a success story in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC), as its uptake is very high. This paper
Nutrition is an important contributor to an individual’s health. Over the past 50 years, there has been a considerable shift in the diet of
Abstract Objective: This paper examines the impact of multiple perceived and actual barriers on the demand and utilization of preventive and emergency maternal health
Most people are acutely aware that we are living in a time of environmental crises. At an increasing rate, pollutants are being
Inuit birthing practices changed dramatically following first contact with European colonialists in the 16th century. Since then, the Canadian government has played
Over 3.5 million infants die each year, almost exclusively in the developing world [2]. Many initiatives to increase children’s health have been
