Effects of Health Programs on Child Mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa

National Research Council author Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education author Commission on Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education author Working Group on the Effects of Child Survival and General Health Programs on Mortality author James N Gribble editor Douglas C Ewbank editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:National Academies Press

Published:1st Feb '93

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This book examines the effects of health interventions on infant and child mortality. Discussions of levels and trends of infant and child mortality and causes of death provide the background for an analysis of treatment and prevention strategies.

Table of Contents
  • Front Matter
  • Executive Summary
  • 1 Introduction
  • 2 Trends in Mortality and Causes of Death in Africa
  • 3 Immunization Programs
  • 4 Other Interventions Targeted at Single Diseases
  • 5 Nutrition and Nutrition Programs
  • 6 Integrated and General Health Programs
  • 7 Conclusions and Recommendations
  • Appendix A: Case Studies of Child Mortality
  • Appendix B: Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) Reports
  • References
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ISBN: 9780309049412

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208 pages