Children of young mothers are at higher risk of morbidity and under-five mortality. Young mothers often come from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds and early childbirths are more common in poor areas where prenatal care is limited and access to health facilities may be an issue. Girls who have children early also tend to be less educated and may suffer from lack of agency within the household, further reducing access to care. Statistically...
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2017/06/01
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Early childbirth and under-five mortality in the Democratic Republic of Congo
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Demographic and Health Survey