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Differential mortality in rural Nepal

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  31 July 2008

J. M. Tuladhar  and
John Stoeckel
J. M. Tuladhar
Affiliation:
Family Planning and Maternal and Child Health Project, Kathmandu, Nepal
John Stoeckel
Affiliation:
The Population Council, Bangkok, Thailand
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Summary

This study reports the first analysis of mortality differentials in Nepal. Longitudinal survey data collected from four districts indicate infant mortality was lower and child survival higher in the hill than in the plains (Terai) region, but that the differential narrowed between 1975 and 1978. In addition, child survival varied directly with education and landholdings within both regions. Possible explanations for the findings include the presence of vertical and integrated family planning and maternal and child health programmes and differential access to and utilization of health care and health facilities.

Type
Research Article
Information
Journal of Biosocial Science , Volume 15 , Issue 4 , October 1983 , pp. 481 - 485
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1983

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References

Family Planning and Maternal and Child Health Project (1979) Annual Report Fiscal Year 1977–78. Ministry of Health, Government of Nepal, Kathmandu.Google Scholar
Department of Health Services (1979) Annual Report: Integrated Community Health Project 1977–78. Ministry of Health, Government of Nepal, Kathmandu.Google Scholar