A scoping review of methods for assessment of sex differentials in early childhood mortality
Abstract Background While assessment of sex differentials in child mortality is straightforward, their interpretation must consider that, in the absence of gender bias, boys are more likely to die than girls. The expected differences are also influenced by levels and causes of death. However, there...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-01-01
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Series: | BMC Pediatrics |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-021-02503-8 |