In an analysis of of data from India’s National Family Health Survey showed that, despite a decline in urban-rural and gender differences over time, girls and children residing in rural areas remained disadvantaged. Moreover, regions that had the lowest gender inequality in 1992 observed an increase in gender difference over time. Similarly, urban-rural inequality increased in one region during the data collection period.
Full Citation:
Singh, P.K.. 2013. Trends in Child Immunization across Geographical Regions in India: Focus on Urban-Rural and Gender Differences. PLoS ONE. 8(9).
Title of Article: Trends in Child Immunization across Geographical Regions in India: Focus on Urban-Rural and Gender Differences
Author(s): Singh, P.K.
Publication Year: 2013
Publication Name: PLoS ONE
Publication Volume: 8(9)
Publication Source URL: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3762848/
DOI (Digital Object Identifier): 10.1371/journal.pone.0073102
Topics: Equity
Immunization Terms: Gender equity | Geographic equity
Countries: India
WHO Regions: South-East Asia