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Status of Women in Pakistan – Gender Studies, Pakistan is a developing country. So, women must face a lot of health problems, particularly in rural areas. According to an estimate, about 1600 women per 100,000 die during childbirth. Even though the international community has undergone tremendous improvements in the health sector, a lot still needs to be done in Pakistan. A large chunk of women suffer from pregnancy-related complications such as chronic pelvis pain; loss of uterus, infertility, and pelvic inflammatory diseases. More than 80 percent of women are delivered at home in the presence of unskilled birth attendants. Moreover, the majority of the villages are yet to have proper hospitals and health care centers for women. Even the basic health Unit (BHUs) and Rural Health Centers (RHUs) are not functional. All of this combined, adds to the misery of women. Status of Women in Pakistan – Gender Studies. Anemia basically refers to a medical condition arising due to a lack of iron in the diet. The condition is common in women, particularly those belonging to the lower socioeconomic strata. Lack of proper sewerage system and clean water cause worm infestation which causes death and morbidity. iron deficiency. So, women living in slums and rural areas are at a higher risk of iron deficiency. Status of Women in Pakistan – Gender Studies. Anemia basically refers to a medical condition arising due to a lack of iron in the diet. The condition is common in women, particularly those belonging to the lower socioeconomic strata. Lack of proper sewerage system and clean water cause worm infestation which causes death and morbidity. iron deficiency. So, women living in slums and rural areas are at a higher risk of iron deficiency. Status of Women in Pakistan – Gender Studies. Download Free this booklet from our website.
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