Maternal Mortality and Poverty in South South Nigeria : The case of Isoko-South Local Government Area, Delta State

ISBN-13: 9783846559536 / Angielski / Miękka / 2011 / 80 str.

Alex Uriri

Opis

This geographical study examines the linkages between maternal mortality incidence and poverty levels with a view of suggesting measures to reduce both in a region so rich with the natural resources of oil but ironically poor .It attempts to explain the relationship between poverty and maternal mortality by examining the pattern of deliveries and maternal mortality as well as the analysis of the poverty and maternal mortality nexus using descriptive analysis as well as regression models. This book is a must read for anyone who has an enthusiasm for and a commitment to development work plus interests on issues of reproductive health, population and the Millennium Development Goals.

O autorze

Alex Uriri lectures at the Department of Geography&Planning,University of Lagos,Nigeria.He has masters degrees in G.I.S and in Population Geography.He is a Doctoral candidate with interests in Reproductive Health,Tourism,Population and Development Studies.Alex also has an enthusiasm for and a commitment to Leadership issues and Development Work.