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Infant and early childhood mortality in the Sine-Saloum region of Senegal

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  31 July 2008

Howard I. Goldberg  and
Fara G. M'bodji
Howard I. Goldberg
Affiliation:
Program Evaluation Branch, Division of Reproductive Health, Centers for Disease Control, Atlanta, USA
Fara G. M'bodji
Affiliation:
Bureau National du Recensement, Ministere de la Statistique, Dakar?, Senegal
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Summary

Using data from a 1982–83 survey, infant and early childhood mortality are investigated in a large rural region of Senegal. Because of evidence of under-reporting of early mortality an adjustment factor was applied to the data. Infant mortality was estimated to be about 113 deaths per 1000 live births. Childhood mortality was very high relative to infant mortality. Some noteworthy differentials in mortality between geographic, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups were recorded. It was estimated that diarrhoeal and respiratory diseases accounted for about one-half of reported deaths. Tetanus was an important cause of death during infancy. Measles and malaria were important causes only after the first birthday.

Type
Research Article
Information
Journal of Biosocial Science , Volume 20 , Issue 4 , October 1988 , pp. 471 - 484
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1988

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