Age-specific infant and childhood mortality and causes of death

Maternal and Child Health in Rural Kenya 2026 Book chapter

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Authors: Omondi-Odhiambo, A M Voorhoeve, van Ginneken Jk
DOI: 10.4324/9781003774556-22
Cited by: 6

Abstract

The study of mortality levels and trends has long occupied demographers and physicians alike. Records of mortality are scanty and unreliable for more than one-third of the world’s population in general and Africa in particular. As a result, much of the demographic analysis needed in order to formulate plans for social and economic development is seriously hampered (United Nations, 1955).

Fields of Study & Subjects

Hermeneutics and Narrative Identity Aging Elder Care and Social Issues Health Medicine and Society

Publication details

Journal / source
Maternal and Child Health in Rural Kenya
Publisher
Routledge
Pages
213–222
Publication date
16 March 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Book chapter