| BRINGING CARE CLOSER: TREATING FISTULA THROUGH SURGICAL OUTREACH SERVICES | | Print | |
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It is generally estimated that more than 2 million women are living with obstetric fistula in developing countries, and almost 75,000 new cases occur each year. However, these figures are very likely underestimates, since they are based on the number of women seeking treatment. Although fistula causes widespread morbidity, it receives little attention as a public health problem.Languages: English
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It is generally estimated that more than 2 million women are living with obstetric fistula in developing countries, and almost 75,000 new cases occur each year. However, these figures are very likely underestimates, since they are based on the number of women seeking treatment. Although fistula causes widespread morbidity, it receives little attention as a public health problem.