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Household Structure, Socioeconomic Level, and Child Health in Sub-Saharan Africa (English) 

Document Type

Analytical Studies

Publication Topic(s)

Child Health and Development, Household and Respondent Characteristics, Wealth/Socioeconomics

Country(s)

Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Kenya, Madagascar, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Tanzania, Zambia

Language

English

Recommended Citation

Gage, Anastasia J., A. Elisabeth Sommerfelt, and Andrea L. Piani. 1996. Household Structure, Socioeconomic Level, and Child Health in sub-Saharan Africa. DHS Analytical Reports No. 1. Calverton, Maryland, USA: Macro International

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Publication Date

May 1996

Publication ID

AR1

Abstract:

This report provides some insight into variations in household structure in sub- Saharan Africa and the relationship of household structure and socioeconomic status to children's health outcomes. The analysis focuses on complete immunization coverage and the management of diarrhea in 11 countries.