Models based on demographic data from Ghana suggest that immunization would eliminate the childhood mortality risk associated with living in poverty and greatly diminish the increased risk of mortality borne by children whose parents have low levels of education.
Full Citation:
Bawah, A.A., Phillips, J.F., Adjuik, M., et al. 2010. The impact of immunization on the association between poverty and child survival: Evidence from Kassena-Nankana district of northern Ghana. Scandanavian Journal of Public Health. 38(1).
Title of Article: The impact of immunization on the association between poverty and child survival: Evidence from Kassena-Nankana district of northern Ghana
Author(s): Bawah, A.A., Phillips, J.F., Adjuik, M., et al
Publication Year: 2010
Publication Name: Scandanavian Journal of Public Health
Publication Volume: 38(1)
Publication Source URL: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19884162/
DOI (Digital Object Identifier): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19884162/