Understanding socio-economic determinants of childhood mortality: a retrospective analysis in Uganda

Understanding socio-economic determinants of childhood mortality: a retrospective analysis in Uganda

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Teso sub-region of Eastern Uganda had superior indices of childhood survival during the period 1959 to 1969 compared to the national average. We analysed the reasons that could explain this situation with a view of suggesting strateg...

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Main Authors:	Nuwaha Fred, Babirye Juliet, Okui Olico, Ayiga Natal
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2011-11-01
Series:	BMC Research Notes
Online Access:	http://www.biomedcentral.com/1756-0500/4/484

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