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Anemia affects 25% of world population, mainly pregnant women and children in low development countr

Anemia affects 25% of world population, mainly pregnant women and children in low development countr

Information on abortion rates. Rates do not drop when abortion is illegal.

Information on abortion rates. Rates do not drop when abortion is illegal.

Depression is the leading cause of ill health and disability worldwide

Depression is the leading cause of ill health and disability worldwide

One of every two preschool-aged child and pregnant woman is iron-deficient

One of every two preschool-aged child and pregnant woman is iron-deficient

Number of people in 2009 killed by Hamas rocket attacks since 2001: 28

Number of people in 2009 killed by Hamas rocket attacks since 2001: 28

Depression rates worldwide are increasing

Depression rates worldwide are increasing

Maternal death numbers are declining

Maternal death numbers are declining

About 16% of the world's population lives where women's fertility is 4+ children per woman

About 16% of the world's population lives where women's fertility is 4+ children per woman

Average number of hours of television watched by Americans

Average number of hours of television watched by Americans

Anaemia affects 25% of world population, mainly pregnant women and children in low development count

Anaemia affects 25% of world population, mainly pregnant women and children in low development count

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