High concentration of childhood deaths in the low-lying areas of Chakaria HDSS, Bangladesh: Findings from a spatial analysis

High concentration of childhood deaths in the low-lying areas of Chakaria HDSS, Bangladesh: Findings from a spatial analysis

Background: Despite significant reduction of childhood mortality in Bangladesh, large spatial variations persist. Identification of lower level spatial units with higher concentrations of deaths can be useful for strengthening services in these areas. This paper reports findings from a spatial analy...

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Main Authors: Syed Manzoor Ahmed Hanifi, Muhammad Zahirul Haq, Rumesa Rowen Aziz, Abbas Bhuiya
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2010-08-01
Series:Global Health Action
Subjects:
Chakaria
childhood mortality
clustering
demographic surveillance
low-lying area
INDEPTH
Online Access:http://www.globalhealthaction.net/index.php/gha/article/view/5274/5906

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