| Week 7: Mums and Bubs |
| Thursday, 21 May 2009 22:23 |
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Women’s health is important for so many different reasons. Not only do women experience a large health burden when they are pregnant and go through childbirth, the health of the women in a community is very important for that community’s survival (as is the health of the men) – they are often the person to cook and clean for the family, and provide much of the labour in rural communities. The education of women is equally important, and it is often quoted that one of the biggest factors in determining a daughter’s well-being is the education level of her mother. Whilst the importance of a man’s health is often assumed and not questioned, the importance of women’s health issues are sometimes not realised. Come along on September 14 to find out the reasons behind the global push to improve women’s health Get To Know Your World |