Health of Afghan children jeopardized by family behaviors, not just war
Friday, August 29, 2008 - 04:56
in Psychology & Sociology
Family values and ongoing conflict within the country are dramatically affecting the health of young children in Afghanistan. A study published in the open access journal BMC Public Health suggests that poor child health can be linked to a lack of maternal education and a lack of autonomy for mothers when seeking healthcare for their children. In addition, mothers who were married as children tend to have offspring with poorer health.
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