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Immunization inequity in India was observed based on geography, parental education, gender, and family income

Inequity in vaccination coverage in India was found between states, within states, and in urban vs. rural areas. Lower parental education resulted in lower coverage, girls had lower coverage than boys, and infants born to families with a large number of children also had lower coverage than others. A direct relationship between household wealth and coverage was also found.

Full Citation:
Mathew, J.L.. 2012. Inequity in childhood immunization in India: a systematic review. Indian Pediatrics. 49.

Title of Article: Inequity in childhood immunization in India: a systematic review

Author(s): Mathew, J.L.

Publication Year: 2012

Publication Name: Indian Pediatrics

Publication Volume: 49

Publication Source URL: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22484740/

DOI (Digital Object Identifier): 10.1007/s13312-012-0063-z

Topics: Equity

Countries: India

WHO Regions: South-East Asia