ANNUAL HEALTH BULLETIN 2004 - Ministry of Health
ANNUAL HEALTH BULLETIN 2004 - Ministry of Health
ANNUAL HEALTH BULLETIN 2004 - Ministry of Health
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5. Abortion Complication:- Though the incidence <strong>of</strong> complications following abortion is<br />
not known, prevalence <strong>of</strong> abortion as a complication <strong>of</strong> pregnancy is very common.<br />
6. Infertility and RTIs including STIs:- Though prevalence <strong>of</strong> infertility is not yet studied, from<br />
the 3 gewog Family Planning study, it is revealed that quite a high number <strong>of</strong> women are<br />
unable to conceive. Major causes are probably from the Reproductive tract infections (RTIs)<br />
and sexually transmitted infections (STIs).<br />
7. Low Cervical Cancer screening coverage:- Only 8% <strong>of</strong> target population could be screened in<br />
the year <strong>2004</strong>, which is inadequate for any impact on reduction <strong>of</strong> cervical cancer in the<br />
communities.<br />
8. Teenage Pregnancy and Contraceptive use:- Teenage mothers constitute about 15% <strong>of</strong> the<br />
antenatal attendees. In some <strong>of</strong> these young mothers, the index pregnancy is already second<br />
or third pregnancy.<br />
Contraceptive prevalence in this group <strong>of</strong> women is negligible.