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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Main Authors: Janaína Calu Costa, Cesar G. Victora
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-01-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-021-02503-8