Infant and childhood mortality research in the Philippines: review and agenda/
By: Costello, Michael A.
Series: Vol. 15 No. 2 Second Sem 1988.Description: p.257-274.Subject(s): Infant mortality - Research - Philippines | Child mortality - Research - Philippines | Infant mortalityOnline resources: Click here to access online In: Journal of Philippine DevelopmentSummary: This paper deals with the impact of social and economic variables upon infant and childhood mortality/morbidity and reviews analyses of the proximate mortality factors. These variables may be considered as having a more direct impact upon child survivorship than do the social and economic factors. They comprise five major categories: maternal factors; environmental contamination; nutrient deficiency; accidents/injuries; and personal illness control, both preventive and curativeNo physical items for this record
This paper deals with the impact of social and economic variables upon infant and childhood mortality/morbidity and reviews analyses of the proximate mortality factors. These variables may be considered as having a more direct impact upon child survivorship than do the social and economic factors. They comprise five major categories: maternal factors; environmental contamination; nutrient deficiency; accidents/injuries; and personal illness control, both preventive and curative