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In the villages PHASE works with, less than 20% of the population have a secure food supply all yearround.This causes high levels of malnutrition and diseases. Consequently, mortality rates are incredibly high – especially among children and women of childbearing age.The main causes of the high rates of child mortality are diarrhoeal disease, measles, respiratoryinfection and neonatal deaths, with malnutrition playing a prominent role in many deaths.
Maternal morbidity, as well as mortality, is very high; mainly caused by haemorrhages andinfections. Over 70% of pregnant women in the communities are anaemic.
The most common health problems seen in the PHASE village health posts are:
Abdominal pain Arthritis Back problems Burns and injuries Diarrhoeal disease
Reproductive tract infections Respiratory infections Skin conditions, including leprosy Toothache Worm infestations Nepal Stories: PHASE has helped many women during pregnancy and labour. Read how our health staff supported Nima deliver a healthy daughter after losing 3 babies,
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