International Women's Health: How Much Do You Know?

by Care2

Around the world, women lack access to health care. This struggle is both a cause -- and a result -- of their status in society.

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For example, did you know that complications from pregnancy and childbirth are the leading cause of death among young women aged 15 to 19 in low income countries?

By any measure, this situation is unacceptable -- particularly when the vast majority of these lives could be saved with interventions that have been proven to work.

But the challenges are not insurmountable. Knowledge is power - and together we can help women across the globe.

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judythpiazza@newsblaze.com