The high burden of infant deaths in rural Burkina Faso: a prospective community-based cohort study

The high burden of infant deaths in rural Burkina Faso: a prospective community-based cohort study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Infant mortality rates (IMR) remain high in many sub-Saharan African countries, especially in rural settings where access to health services may be limited. Studies in such communities can provide relevant data on the burden of and r...

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Main Authors: Diallo Abdoulaye, Meda Nicolas, Sommerfelt Halvor, Traore Germain S, Cousens Simon, Tylleskar Thorkild
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-09-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Infant mortality
Risk factors
Rural areas
Burkina Faso
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/739

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