Women and Infertility in Sub-Saharan Africa A Multi-Disciplinary Perspective |
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| Editor:
| Boerma, J. T.
Mgalla, Z. |
| ISBN: | 978-90-6832-116-6 |
| Publication Date: | May 2002 |
| Publisher: | Royal Tropical Institute Press (KIT (Koninklijk Instituut voor de Tropen)
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $25.95 |
Book Description:
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This study of the levels, trends, causes and consequences of female infertility cuts through a range of disciplines. Infertility is discussed from the standpoint of demography, clinical medicine, epidemiology, anthropology and public health. The linkages of infertility to sexual and marital behavior, to sexually transmitted diseases and HIV/AIDS, to maternal health and family planning are discussed.
This study of the levels, trends, causes and consequences of female infertility cuts through a range of disciplines. Infertility is discussed from the standpoint of demography, clinical medicine, epidemiology, anthropology and public health. The linkages of infertility to sexual and marital behavior, to sexually transmitted diseases and HIV/AIDS, to maternal health and family planning are discussed.