U.S. 30th in global infant mortality

‘Infant mortality ratio high in Pak’

By: musarratullahjournalistcom

PESHAWAR: A United Nations Fund for Population (UNFPA) report says that education and literacy indicators in the country are better than neighbouring India, however, infant mortality ratio per 1,000 births is still alarming in Pakistan. It says the infant mortality ratio per 1,000 live births is 62 in the country whereas in India the same ratio ...

21 days ago

For Kids, Being Uninsured Can Be A Killer

By: inamshah

It’s easy to get lost in the dismal statistics coming out of the new study on children and health insurance: there are 7 million uninsured kids in America; they’re 60 percent more likely to die in the hospital than insured kids are; basic insurance could have saved 17,000 of them from dying over the last two decades. But let’...

about 1 month ago

American Dietetic Association: Breastfeeding is best for both mom and ...

By: mjameson

A new position paper by the American Dietetic Association is asserting that breastfeeding is best for both infants and mothers. In the paper, the group states: "It is the position of the American Dietetic Association that exclusive breastfeeding provides optimal nutrition and health

about 1 month ago

Male Circumcision in Developing Countries

By: Dhakal

Male Circumcision in Developing Countries  "The origin of circumcision is lost in antiquity. Male circumcision is depicted in Egyptian tombs 5,000 years ago.” Circumcision refers to the surgical removal of the foreskin of the penis, or prepuce of the clitoris

24 days ago