Developing countries.

A large proportion of maternal and infant morality cases are caused by preventable diseases. Young children are more vulnerable to these diseases and often suffer from health implications after birth.

• Fertility rates are much higher in poorly resourced countries due to the lack of access to contraceptives.

• There’s a risk of maternal death in Sub Saharan Africa and South East Asia. Every year over 500,000 woman die due to pregnancy related conditions globally, 99% of these are in developing countries.

• An estimated 4 million newborn babies die within the first 28 days of life, living in developing countries.

• It is often found that a child dies several days after birth, due to infections and diseases caused by poor living conditions and limited access to healthcare.

Charities.

WHO - World Health Organisation, UNHCR - United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, NSF - National Sanitation Foundation, SSA - Social Security Administration.