Infant mortality

Design Project Elizabeth Bohn Arizona State University Product Pitch Parents and caregivers of the world, did you know that nearly 4,000 infants die each year because of Sudden Unexpected Infant Death syndrome? It’s time for us to take charge of our children’s safety, and stop messing around with products that just don’t perform as promised. Products like the Angelcare baby monitor are fantastic in theory, but they leave a lot to be desired. Nobody wants to wake up in a panic to a…

Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID) is the sudden unforeseen death of an infant without a clear cause, which remains unexplained until the cause of death is thoroughly investigated (AAP Task Force on SIDS, 2016). Investigations for the cause of sudden infant deaths can be done by fully reviewing the infant’s clinical history, by a complete autopsy or an examination of the death scene (Athanasakis, Karavasiliadou & Styliadis, 2011). SUID is a leading cause of infant mortality in the United…

because their child is a certain race or ethnicity that they are safe from Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID). This is not the case, every child has a chance of dying from SUID, but it is true that some races have a higher possibility. This issue is one that every parent needs to be aware of and take the time to seek out education on. Many infants die because of SUID a year, whether that be from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), accidental strangulation in bed, or unknown causes, it…

possibly cover the costs of her infant without worry of monetary issues. As stated previously, studies have proven paid leave can increase the duration of breastfeeding, which not only benefits infants, but mothers as well. Many mothers report a feeling of joy while nursing their infants, which is due to a release of positive hormones such as oxytocin and prolactin. Additionally, breastfeeding has proven to…

causes of mortality rates in England (16th to 19th century AD) When researching into to the topic of mortality rates, (Scott et al, 2005) observes that it is very complex to understand the historical patterns of mortality in England and that the ‘demographic parameters of mortality decline are unclear’. Mortality rate can vary when studying various types of geographic settings, different periods of time and on the age and gender allocation of a given population. Scientist uses mortality rates…

Introduction The financing and organization of health care systems differ in different countries. This is for the reason that culture, politics, environment, health, and historical factors highly influence the development and the distribution of health services. Haiti is highly hampered by some of the worst health indicators in the world with the government and the health system facing several challenges, which has resulted in the lack of government capacity to address its numerous public…

reason for this is that mothers face more difficulty in accessing health resources in developing countries, thus typically delivering naturally at home without the supervision of a health care provider. Up until the 18th century midwives delivered infants, and the female family members and relatives assisted during the process.…

actual recorded births and deaths can explain a great deal in the area of population dynamics. A particularly descriptive category of mortality is those in maternal/infant populations, life expectancy and a number of specific causes of death. These factors are very revealing in regards to infrastructure,…

Samoa, an island tucked away in the Pacific Ocean, is a home to a beautiful group of people and culture. However, as with many countries, Samoa is a place where its image is often highlighted instead of issues such as health and domestic violence. Samoa is country whose general health is raises few alarms, is doing better in regards to mental health, and is making great strides to fix the problems the country has with domestic violence. Although Samoa may be considered a paradise to some, it…

“1 in 4 women cannot read this sentence” (Source #6, 2011). Across the Middle East, there are thousands of females who are unable to access a proper education. The rates of illiteracy in countries such as Pakistan and Bangladesh soar. When girls are educated, they outstand expectations and revolutionize society. Women face many hardships regarding receiving an education. The government not focusing on academic issues, poverty, social traditions, dangerous transportation, safety hazards, and…