| An analysis of the reasons for Japan's low infant mortality rate. | |
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PMID: 8295019 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Japan's infant mortality rate in 1991 was four per 1,000, the lowest in the world. Contributing factors are the universal use of the Boshi Kenko Techo (maternal-child health handbook) and universal access to care. Most births occur to women aged 25-29 years and there are few unmarried mothers. Ninety-nine and seven-tenths percent of births are attended by qualified professionals either in hospitals or private clinics, with an average stay of one week postpartum. Abortion is available when contraceptives fail. There are government subsidies for medical, obstetric, and pediatric complications. Japanese citizens are highly literate and seek out medical advice, and their society is organized to support children. Efficient systems of community support, public health education, and excellent medical care encompass events from conception to school age. |
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Authors:
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P C Leppert |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of nurse-midwifery Volume: 38 ISSN: 0091-2182 ISO Abbreviation: J Nurse Midwifery Publication Date: 1993 Nov-Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1994-03-02 Completed Date: 1994-03-02 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0365647 Medline TA: J Nurse Midwifery Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 353-7 Citation Subset: IM; N |
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester General Hospital Division, NY 14621. |
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Abortion, Induced Adult Family Planning Services Female Health Services Accessibility Humans Infant Care Infant Mortality / trends* Infant Welfare Infant, Newborn Japan / epidemiology Marital Status Maternal Age Maternal Welfare Nurse Midwives Pregnancy |
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