Childhood mortality thus excludes infant mortality. More than infant mortality, it reflects the main environmental factors affecting the health of a child, such as nutrition, sanitation, the communicable diseases of childhood, and accidents occurring in and around the home. Sometimes child mortality is used to refer to deaths among all children under age five. If untreated, chlamydia can cause pelvic inflammatory disease and premature delivery. Infected infants can develop respiratory and eye infections.
Cytological examination enables the identification of conditions such as infections and cancers.
Macro International Inc. DHS has assisted countries in conducting national surveys on fertility, family planning, and maternal and child health. The DHS program is a primary source of information on the reproductive and health behavior of women throughout Sub-Saharan Africa, the Near East, North Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Dilation and curettage a surgical procedure in which the lining of the uterus is scraped and its contents are removed. E Ectopic pregnancy a life-threatening condition in which the fertilized egg develops outside the uterus, often in the Fallopian tube. It has no health benefits and causes permanent sexual dysfunction.