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lagging behind the economic development of the country. The decline of infant and
child mortality is slowing down, ... child disability or death. Improvements in maternal and
child health including a reduction in infant and child mortality are important in
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deciencies in iodine and Vitamin A make
goiters and rickets common and dehabilitating
conditions in Mongolia’s children.
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projects in areas of need, with a focus on global health
indicators such as maternal and child health, malnutr...
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mortality, improving maternal health and achieving ... in accessing care than children living in rural
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training of tutors. At ... provider offering about 37% of
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