Teenage Pregnancy
DILIP KUMAR DUTTASynopsis
Teenage pregnancy, a burning problem in both developed as well as developing countries, refers to pregnancy in a female under the age of 20 years. In India, teenage pregnancy is an important public-health problem, although the national policy of the Government of India advocates the minimum legal age of marriage for girls to be 18 years. Main complications of teenage pregnancy are premature delivery, small for gestational age infants, low birth weight, increased neonatal mortality, anemia, hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections, high incidence of operative deliveries, etc. This book not only highlights overview of teenage pregnancy but also finds out the way to solve problems specially in Indian context.
Synopsis
Teenage pregnancy, a burning problem in both developed as well as developing countries, refers to pregnancy in a female under the age of 20 years. In India, teenage pregnancy is an important public-health problem, although the national policy of the Government of India advocates the minimum legal age of marriage for girls to be 18 years. Main complications of teenage pregnancy are premature delivery, small for gestational age infants, low birth weight, increased neonatal mortality, anemia, hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections, high incidence of operative deliveries, etc. This book not only highlights overview of teenage pregnancy but also finds out the way to solve problems specially in Indian context.
Description
Teenage pregnancy, a burning problem in both developed as well as developing countries, refers to pregnancy in a female under the age of 20 years. In India, teenage pregnancy is an important public-health problem, although the national policy of the Government of India advocates the minimum legal age of marriage for girls to be 18 years. Main complications of teenage pregnancy are premature delivery, small for gestational age infants, low birth weight, increased neonatal mortality, anemia, hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections, high incidence of operative deliveries, etc. This book not only highlights overview of teenage pregnancy but also finds out the way to solve problems specially in Indian context.
Key Features
Pregnancy during teenage period is high rising in all over the world due to socio-economic-political reasons.
Incidence of maternal mortality and morbidity are increasing due to anemia, PET and obstructed labor, etc.
Idea to publish this book is to find out the root of causes, how to prevent problems and its ultimate solutions.
Product Details
Publisher :
JPB ;1/e edition (01 January 2013)
Edition :
1/e edition
Binding :
Paper Back
Language :
English
Paperback :
167 pages
ISBN-13 :
9789350904459
Dimensions :
6.25 x 9. 5