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Brazilian Region Proves Poverty Need Not Be Obstacle To Decreasing Infant Mortality

Brazilian Region Proves Poverty Need Not Be Obstacle To Decreasing Infant Mortality

Brazil holds one of the highest rates of child mortality in the Americas. More than two-thirds of the state of Ceara's population falls below the poverty margin. But hope remains for the children of this State health agent, Francisca Bezerra Luz, monitors the health of children in the area and instructs mothers regarding the care for their infants.

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Corporate Name
UNITED NATIONS CHILDREN'S FUND - UNICEF
Subject Topical
HEALTH
HEALTH POLICY
CHILDREN
CHILD WELFARE
DEMOGRAPHY
CHILD WELFARE
DEMOGRAPHY
Geographic Subject
LATIN AMERICA
BRAZIL
MAMS Id
UNA0304
Parent Id
UNA0304

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Brazil holds one of the highest rates of child mortality in the Americas. More than two-thirds of the state of Ceara's population falls below the poverty margin. But hope remains for the children of this State health agent, Francisca Bezerra Luz, monitors the health of children in the area and instructs mothers regarding the care for their infants.

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