Predictors of Age-Specific Childhood Mortality in India
Published By: MSE on eSS | Published Date: December , 2017Like many other developing nations, the age-specific mortality vary across
regions and decline at different pace for India. Using a multinomial logit
model, this study analyses the predictors for neonatal, post-neonatal,
infant and under-five mortality. Mother?s height, age of mother at first
birth, dietary pattern of the mother and education of parents are
significant predictors for all the age-specific mortality. Equally important
are access and usage of appropriate health inputs like tetanus shots,
regular consumption of iron tablets and ante-natal visits. [Working Paper No. 167/2017].
Author(s): G. Naline, Brinda Viswanathan | Posted on: Apr 16, 2018 | Views() | Download (132)