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Inequities in coverage of preventive child health interventions: The Rural Drinking Water Supply Program and the Universal Immunization Program in Rajasthan, India

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Objectives. I assessed whether the Rural Drinking Water Supply Program (RDWSP) and the Universal Immunization Program (UIP) have achieved equitable coverage in Rajasthan, India, and explored program characteristics that affect equitable coverage of preventive health interventions. Methods. A total of 2460 children presenting at 12 primary health facilities in one district of Rajasthan were enrolled and classified into economic quartiles based on possession of assets. Immunization coverage and prime source of drinking water were compared across quartiles. Results. A higher access to piped water by wealthier families (P

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  • Mohan, P., 2005. "Inequities in coverage of preventive child health interventions: The Rural Drinking Water Supply Program and the Universal Immunization Program in Rajasthan, India," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 95(2), pages 241-244.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:10.2105/ajph.2003.036848_4
    DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2003.036848
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    1. Gamper-Rabindran, Shanti & Khan, Shakeeb & Timmins, Christopher, 2010. "The impact of piped water provision on infant mortality in Brazil: A quantile panel data approach," Journal of Development Economics, Elsevier, vol. 92(2), pages 188-200, July.
    2. Christina Paxson & Norbert Schady, 2007. "Cognitive Development among Young Children in Ecuador: The Roles of Wealth, Health, and Parenting," Journal of Human Resources, University of Wisconsin Press, vol. 42(1).
    3. Homi Katrak, 2012. "Rural Housing and Risks for Children’s and Women’s Health: Estimates for Rajasthan State, India," Journal of Infrastructure Development, India Development Foundation, vol. 4(1), pages 19-26, June.
    4. Jie Dong & Kuan Zhang & Xiguo Yin & Houjian Li & Mansoor Ahmed Koondhar, 2021. "Does piped water improve adolescent health? Empirical evidence from rural China," Review of Development Economics, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 25(3), pages 1601-1628, August.
    5. Sen, Tapas K. & Amarnath, H.K. & Choudhury, Mita & Das, Surajit, 2009. "Rajasthan: Fostering economic and human development cocurrently," Working Papers 10/01, National Institute of Public Finance and Policy.

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