{"product_id":"reproductive-health-in-developing-countries-national-research-council-9780309056441","title":"Reproductive Health in Developing Countries: Expanding Dimensions, Building Solutions","description":"\u003cp\u003eSexually transmitted diseases, unintended pregnancies, infertility, and other reproductive problems are a growing concern around the world, especially in developing countries. \u003ci\u003eReproductive Health in Developing Countries\u003c\/i\u003e describes the magnitude of these problems and what is known about the effectiveness of interventions in the following areas: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eInfection-free sex. Immediate priorities for combating sexually transmitted and reproductive tract diseases are identified.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntended pregnancies and births. The panel reports on the state of family planning and ways to provide services.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHealthy pregnancy and delivery. The book explores the myths and substantive socio-economic problems that underlie maternal deaths.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHealthy sexuality. Such issues as sexual violence and the practice of female genital mutilation are discussed in terms of the cultural contexts in which they occur.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAddressing the design and delivery of reproductive health services, this volume presents lessons learned from past programs and offers principles for deciding how to spend limited available funds.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eReproductive Health in Developing Countries\u003c\/i\u003e will be of special interest to policymakers, health care professionals, and researchers working on reproductive issues in the developing world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e National Research Council,Division of Behavioral and Social Scienc,Commission on Behavioral and Social Scie\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0309056446\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780309056441\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e National Academies Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/02\/1997\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 328\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.52lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.33h x 6.27w x 1.14d","brand":"National Research Council","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48447619760383,"sku":"9780309056441","price":72.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_1c1fc24c-3a64-4276-9bab-de4a2cff27af.jpg?v=1777233904","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/reproductive-health-in-developing-countries-national-research-council-9780309056441","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}