The DHS Program

Infant and Child Mortality, 1996 (English) 

Document Type

Comparative Reports

Publication Topic(s)

Infant and Child Mortality

Language

English

Recommended Citation

Bicego, George and Omar B. Ahmad. 1996. Infant and Child Mortality. DHS Comparative Studies No. 20. Calverton, Maryland, USA: Macro International

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Publication Date

August 1996

Publication ID

CS20

Abstract:

The aim of this report is to assist in the formulation of child health policy and the evaluation of programs intended to improve the well-being and survival prospects of young children. Levels, trends and differentials in childhood mortality are presented using DHS data collected in 20 countries over the period 1990-1994.