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Comparative Analysis of Factor Affecting Child Mortality in Pakistan

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  • Rabbani, Sarah
  • Qayyun, Abdul

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This study is investigated determinants of child mortality in the Pakistan. The Pakistan is amongst one of the five countries who have the highest child mortality rates in the world. Literature on the subject has found extensive variation in causes of child death. We used micro-data of Pakistan Demographic Health Survey (PDHS) of 2006-07 collected by National Institute of Population Studies (NIPS). In the descriptive analysis, it is founded that neo-natal mortality rate is high for Pakistan. In econometric analysis, binary logit model was estimated using Maximum Likelihood Method (MLM). The study puts particular emphasis on the effect of wealth, mother’ education, exposure to media and ethnicity. Effect of mothers’ education, wealth, and exposure to media found significant determinants of child mortality in Pakistan. Knowledge on condition of a subject at national and local level gives a prerequisite for shaping efficient polices addressing the Problem.

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  • Rabbani, Sarah & Qayyun, Abdul, 2015. "Comparative Analysis of Factor Affecting Child Mortality in Pakistan," MPRA Paper 66533, University Library of Munich, Germany.
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    Keywords

    Child Mortality; PDHS; Binary Logit Model; Maximum Likelihood Method (MLM); Pakistan;
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    JEL classification:

    • C25 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Single Equation Models; Single Variables - - - Discrete Regression and Qualitative Choice Models; Discrete Regressors; Proportions; Probabilities
    • C54 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric Modeling - - - Quantitative Policy Modeling
    • I00 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - General - - - General
    • I1 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Health

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