Infant and maternal health care in Nepal

2012-07-25This paper examines the past and present future of Nepal, its culture and its health care. Specifically, it addresses some of the primary issues surrounding infant and maternal health care in the rural villages in the foothills of the Himalayan Mountains. The purpose of this analysis is to not only understand the main causes of death and the medical and cultural cures for the causes of death, but also to understand the reasons that these cures are not being employed. Another aim is to study how communication and public relations can increase awareness of diseases and disease prevention in rural areas, and to explore the obstacles that language and cultural differences can create when introducing Western concepts into these areas. The key issues addressed in this paper include the geographical origins of Nepal and how the topography has contributed to the cultural composition of the country, the main causes of infant and maternal deaths, and the possible solutions for preventable deaths. The results prove that while most people in the United States are unfamiliar with the problems in Nepal, they are sympathetic to charitable causes in developing countries, and are will to donate to non-governmental organizations. The principal conclusion is that despite the fact that many Nepalis practice ancient customs, the younger generations are open to Western ideas, and through proper communication, are likely to implement these new customs into their daily lives