Abstract
Death From Injuries and Induced Abortion Among Rural Bangladeshi Women
Fauveau V~~Blanchet T
Provides information about injuries & violence as causes of death among women in Bangladesh. Of 1139 women who died from 1976-86, 18% were victims of unintentional injuries or violence. Violent deaths include intentional injury such as homicide, suicide, & lethal complications of induced abortion. Injuries & violence accounted for 31% of all deaths among women 15-19 years. This proportion dropped significantly with age. Implications are discussed & case histories are provided. (19 ref)