News tagged with child marriage
Higher child marriage rates associated with higher maternal and infant mortality
Countries in which girls are commonly married before the age of 18 have significantly higher rates of maternal and infant mortality, report researchers in the current online issue of the journal Violence Ag ...
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May 13, 2013 |
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No sons linked to lower contraception use in Nepal
While poverty and under-education continue to dampen contraception use in Nepal, exacerbating the country's efforts to reduce maternal and child mortality rates, researchers say another, more surprising factor may be more ...
Obstetrics & gynaecology
Mar 14, 2013 |
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Child marriages: 39,000 every day
Between 2011 and 2020, more than 140 million girls will become child brides, according to United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA).
Health
Mar 07, 2013 |
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New report highlights global governments' failure to support family-friendly policies
A new report launched today by the UCLA World Policy Analysis Center presents never-before-available comparative data on nearly every country in the world, revealing how millions of children across the globe face conditions ...
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Feb 13, 2013 |
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Fatherly advice: Therapist helps first-time dads experience the joy of fatherhood
(Medical Xpress) -- The transition to fatherhood can be one of the most difficult, yet rewarding, journeys for dads today, says a Kansas State University marriage and family therapist.
Psychology & Psychiatry
Jun 13, 2012 |
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