Call for Papers
Maternal Mortality
The 2000 Millennium Summit set the reduction of maternal mortality as one of eight millennium development goals,with the target of reducing the 1990 maternal mortality ratio by 75% by 2015. The causes of maternal mortality are well-known, as are preventive measures and treatments. Yet by 2005, the global ratio had declined by only 5%,with awide gap between developed and developing countries (decreases of 24%and 7%, respectively). What factors influence mortality levels? What interventions might make a difference in low-resource settings? What concrete actions are needed—whether at the global, national or local level—to make progress in this neglected area? These are among the questionswe hope to address in the December 2009 special issue of International Family Planning Perspectives on maternal mortality. We will consider commentaries as well as submissions based on either qualitative or quantitative research with clear implications for programs or policies.
To be eligible for the special issue, submissions must be received by March 31, 2009. Authors should follow the journal’s style, as detailed in the Guidelines for Authors.
Please e-mail submissions to articles@guttmacher.org or mail one copy to Frances A.Althaus, Executive Editor, International Family Planning Perspectives, 125 Maiden Lane, 7th Floor, New York, NY, USA 10038.
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