Most of the poor health care services and conditions, in Liberia, have resulted and contributed to some of the world’s highest infant deaths rates (157/1,000 live births), as well as maternal mortality rates. Childhood malnutrition is high with 39 percent (%) of children under five stunted, 86% of children 6-23 months anemic and 53% deficient in vitamin A. These high rates of preventable disease as well as early mortality and poor nutrition not only hinder economic growth, but also affect the development negatively, including the possibilities for community rehabilitation and revitalization.
MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH STATISTICS
