Association between light at night and the risk of child death in sub-saharan Africa: a cross-sectional analysis based on DHS data

Association between light at night and the risk of child death in sub-saharan Africa: a cross-sectional analysis based on DHS data

Abstract Background The high under-five mortality rate (U5MR) in Africa is a significant public health concern. Previous studies have found that satellite retrieved light at night (LAN) data with long-term and global coverage can be used as a proxy for socio-economic development and urbanization. Cu...

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Main Authors: Xinyue Li, Jovine Bachwenkizi, Renjie Chen, Haidong Kan, Xia Meng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-11-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Light at night
Under-five child mortality
Africa
Urbanization
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-023-17284-1

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