In India, Lower Castes and Tribals Being Left Behind in Maternal Health

Maternal mortality causes 56,000 deaths every year in India, accounting for 20 percent of maternal deaths around the world. Women who are born into the lower castes or are tribals – India’s indigenous groups – are especially likely to lack access to quality health care. Over 40 percent of these women also belong to the … Continue reading In India, Lower Castes and Tribals Being Left Behind in Maternal Health