This book examines the effects of health interventions on infant and child mortality. Discussions of levels and trends of infant and child mortality and causes of death provide the background for an analysis of treatment and prevention strategies.
- Cover
- Front Matter
- Executive Summary
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Trends in Mortality and Causes of Death in Africa
- 3 Immunization Programs
- 4 Other Interventions Targeted at Single Diseases
- 5 Nutrition and Nutrition Programs
- 6 Integrated and General Health Programs
- 7 Conclusions and Recommendations
- Appendix A: Case Studies of Child Mortality
- Appendix B: Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) Reports
- References