Factors contributing to the high maternal complications in Kalulushi District

report on fieldwork one testing selected areas in Kalulushi District, North West Region

by E. Chizema Kawesha

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Published 1997 by s.n. in [Lusaka .
Written in English

Places:

• Zambia,
• Kalulushi District,
• Zambia.
Subjects:

• Maternal health services -- Zambia -- Kalulushi District -- Evaluation.,
• Mothers -- Zambia -- Kalulushi District -- Mortality -- Evaluation.,
• Motherhood -- Complications -- Zambia -- Kalulushi District -- Evaluation.,
• Health surveys -- Zambia.

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Edition Notes

Statement	by E. Chizema Kawesha.
Contributions	Pan African Institute for Development. East and Southern Africa.
Classifications
LC Classifications	RG940 .K39 1997
The Physical Object
Pagination	vi, 38 leaves ;
Number of Pages	38
ID Numbers
Open Library	OL3985698M
LC Control Number	2001314115

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