Neonatal deaths (occurring within 28 days of birth) account for close to one-half of all deaths
among children under age 5 worldwide. In most low-and middle-income countries, data on …

It is estimated that, on a global scale, neonatal deaths now contribute to nearly 40% of all
mortality in children under the age of five. However, as most neonatal deaths occur at home …

Background Global mortality estimates remain heavily dependent on household surveys in
low-and middle-income countries, where most under-five deaths occur. Few studies have …

Background In most low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs), national surveys are
the main data source for stillbirths and perinatal mortality. Data quality issues such as under …

Background Child mortality is an important indication of an effective public health system.
Data sources available for the estimation of child mortality in Papua New Guinea (PNG) are …

OBJECTIVE: To examine historical estimates of infant and under-five mortality in
Afghanistan, provide estimates for rural areas from current population-based data, and …

This study examines the effects of socioeconomic and maternal variables on the probability
of neonatal deaths. An understanding of the factors related to neonatal mortality is important …

Global estimates indicate that the neonatal component of deaths in children younger than 5
years (38% in 2000) is increasing. 1 Although there are substantial regional variations in …

Censuses and demographic surveys in developing countries frequently include questions of
adult women as to the date of their most recent live birth, and whether or not the child is still …

This paper examines age patterns and trends of early and late neonatal mortality in
developing countries, using birth history data from the Demographic and Health Surveys …