Sri Lanka is an island nation with a population of 20 million. In 2012, per capita income was US $2,923. From 2003 to … fertility and increased longevity has resulted in rapid population aging. By 2036, more than 22 percent of the population will …

was 29 million and per capita income US $268. Economic growth was estimated at 3.6 percent in 2013, down from 14.4 percent … large youth population ? 47 percent is under 15 ? is an opportunity to benefit from the demographic dividend through high …

Nepal has made a remarkable progress in achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), especially in extreme …. Disparities exist in access to maternal care by residence and wealth quintiles. The total fertility rate has declined to 2.4 in …

goal (MDG) targets in education, health, and poverty reduction. Gender equality and women's empowerment are important … determinants of reproductive health. While fertility and contraceptive prevalence rate (CPR) are evenly distributed, wide gaps in … access to maternal health services remain. Bangladesh will need to focus on increasing political commitment to adolescent …

Pakistan remains one of the region's poorest performers against MDG targets. Progress toward education, gender, and … Delivery Standard for quality services; and improving maternal and child nutrition. Fertility reduction has been slow at 3.3 in … health MDGs are off track. Despite slow progress, maternal health indicators have improved: maternal mortality has declined …

development goal (MDG) on poverty reduction; however, gender inequality still persists. Maternal mortality rate is 190 deaths per … 100,000 live births, representing a 65 percent decline from 1990. Fertility fell to 2.5, while contraceptive prevalence … inequities; and improving nutrition. …

method, can thus improve nutrition outcomes in both mothers and babies. The authors identified a few studies on integrated …The objective of this review was to study where community-based family planning and nutrition programs have been … intervention in community-based nutrition programs, it can have profound effects on maternal and child health and nutrition. When …

key to saving those women at risk of dying due to pregnancy and childbirth complications. In a society where women seek … utilization of reproductive health services and skilled care during pregnancy, childbirth, and the first month after delivery are … care only from female providers, one barrier to expansion of services was the lack of qualified female health workers who …

the average age at sexual debut is roughly 15 years of age among adolescent mothers in Nigeria (DHS 2003, 2008, 2013 …/WHO 2014). Global evidence shows that young girls bear a higher burden of maternal mortality and morbidity. Data show that …). This note presents the findings of a recent study on Nigeria that examines determinants of adolescent sexual behavior and …

about 23 percent in 2007 to 12-13 percent in 2012. Gender equality and women's empowerment are important determinants of … in access to skilled birth attendant remain by geography and wealth quintile. Poor nutrition is a serious issue for … pregnant mothers, since 55 percent of women are anemic. Bhutan will need to focus on increasing the focus on quality along the …