Spatio-temporal patterns of under 5 mortality in Nigeria
Authors:
Modupe Alake Ayoade
Source:
SSM: Population Health, 6: 116-124; DOI: 10.1016/j.ssmph.2018.09.004
Topic(s):
Child health Childhood mortality Children under five
Country:
Africa
Nigeria
Published:
DEC 2018
Abstract:
Under 5 mortality rates in Nigeria are very high.
There are significant variations in under 5 mortality rates across states over time.
There is evidence of statistically significant spatial autocorrelation over time.
Significant reductions are achievable with both state and region specific measures.