Child mortality levels and survival patterns from southern Sudan.
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Data from a 1985 survey in two major population centres in Southern Sudan, Juba and Wau, were analysed in order to assess childhood mortality levels and the effect of UNICEF's health care programme. There are continuing high levels of childhood mortality. Logistic regression analysis shows significant positive associations between child survival and immunization, oral rehydration therapy and maternal education.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of biosocial science
دوره 22 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1990