QUALITY CARE AT BIRTH COULD SAVE NEARLY 3 MILLION CHILDREN - UN-BACKED STUDY

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Web version   New York May 19 2014 3:00PM   UN News Centre with breaking news from the UN News Service  A mother and her newborn baby at the Maternal and Child Health Training Institute for medically needy in Dhaka. UN Photo/Kibae Park QUALITY CARE AT BIRTH COULD SAVE NEARLY 3 MILLION CHILDREN – UN-BACKED STUDY The majority of the almost 3 million children who die before they turn one month old could be saved if they received quality care around the time of birth, according to the findings released today in a study supported by the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF), which is urging additional attention and resources for this group of children. Read more RELATED Maternal death rates fall but chronic diseases increase pregnancy risk –UN agency Rates of maternal deaths are down, according to United Nations figures released today, but pre-existing medical conditions heighten the risk of death for pregnant women and require continued investment in quality care during pregnancy and childbirth. Read more TOPICS Peace and Security -  Economic Development -  Humanitarian Aid -  Environment -  Human Rights -  UN Affais, Secretary-General -  Women, Children, Population -  Law, Crime Prevention -  Health, Poverty -  Culture, Education United Nations News Center mailing system If you have problems reading this, please consult the web version Click here to unsubscribe from the UN mailing list. UN News Service Contact Radio News and Media