Associations Between Sex Composition of Older Siblings and Infant Mortality in India from 1992 to 2016

Raj, Anita; Johns, Nicole E.; McDougal, Lotus; Trivedi, Amruta; Bharadwaj, Prashant; Silverman, Jay G.; Kumar, Kaushalendra; Ladusingh, Laishram; Singh, Abhishek

doi:10.1016/j.eclinm.2019.08.016

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“…The studies were published in a period between 1929 and 2020. Up to the 1980s, there were only thirteen publications [ 15 , 27 , 51 , 54 , 56 , 57 , 61 , 63 – 68 ], and the number increased to 21 in the 1980s [ 8 , 23 , 28 , 34 , 58 , 59 , 69 – 83 ], 46 in the 1990s [ 3 , 4 , 6 , 12 , 22 , 24 , 33 , 39 , 43 , 44 , 46 , 49 , 52 , 53 , 84 – 115 ], decreased to 30 in the 2000s [ 7 , 11 , 16 , 17 , 21 , 25 , 26 , 36 , 41 , 47 , 50 , 60 , 62 , 116 – 132 ], and reached 44 in the period between 2010 and 2020 [ 1 , 2 , 5 , 13 , 14 , 18 – 20 , 29 – 32 , 35 , 37 , 38 , 40 , 42 , 45 , 48 , 55 , 133 – 156 ].…”

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A scoping review of methods for assessment of sex differentials in early childhood mortality

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2021

BMC Pediatr

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Background While assessment of sex differentials in child mortality is straightforward, their interpretation must consider that, in the absence of gender bias, boys are more likely to die than girls. The expected differences are also influenced by levels and causes of death. However, there is no standard approach for determining expected sex differences. Methods We performed a scoping review of studies on sex differentials in under-five mortality, using PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus databases. Publication characteristics were described, and studies were grouped according to their methodology. Results From the 17,693 references initially retrieved we included 154 studies published since 1929. Indian, Bangladeshi, and Chinese populations were the focus of 44% of the works, and most studies addressed infant mortality. Fourteen publications were classified as reference studies, as these aimed to estimate expected sex differentials based upon the demographic experience of selected populations, either considered as gender-neutral or not. These studies used a variety of methods – from simple averages to sophisticated modeling – to define values against which observed estimates could be compared. The 21 comparative studies mostly used life tables from European populations as standard for expected values, but also relied on groups without assuming those values as expected, otherwise, just as comparison parameters. The remaining 119 studies were categorized as narrative and did not use reference values, being limited to reporting observed sex-specific estimates or used a variety of statistical models, and in general, did not account for mortality levels. Conclusion Studies aimed at identifying sex differentials in child mortality should consider overall mortality levels, and report on more than one age group. The comparison of results with one or more reference values, and the use of statistical testing, are strongly recommended. Time trends analyses will help understand changes in population characteristics and interpret findings from a historical perspective.

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A scoping review of methods for assessment of sex differentials in early childhood mortality

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2021

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“…Turke (1988) found that women with older daughters had a better reproductive outcome than those who had sons, and this positive reproductive outcome was enhanced further in families who had two older daughters. To elaborate, a recent study (N ¼ 338,504 for children aged 1-5) by Raj et al (2019) in India drew analogous conclusions; infants with two older sisters had lowered infant mortality in comparison to those with an older brother.…”

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Encyclopedia of Evolutionary Psychological Science

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“…In addition, a number of these studies are based on data that are dated or are not nationally representative. Finally, despite prior research from India documenting effects of child sex on both birth spacing and child health outcomes in India (Chalasani & Rutstein, 2014;Edmeades et al, 2012;Raj et al, 2015Raj et al, , 2019Rutstein, 2005;Vilms et al, 2017), with girls being more vulnerable across issues, little analysis on the relationship between IPI and these child health outcomes has been conducted.…”

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Interpregnancy Interval and Child Health Outcomes in India: Evidence from Three Recent Rounds of National Family Health Survey

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Introduction Short interpregnancy interval (IPI) is a well-known risk factor for preterm births and low birth weights. However, research on the association between interpregnancy interval (IPI) and health outcomes in children under age 5 is limited in India. We examined the associations between IPI and five child health outcomes in India. Methods We used nationally representative cross-sectional data from three rounds of National Family Health Survey (NFHS) conducted in India during 2005-06, 2015-16 and 2019-21 to examine the associations between IPI [categorized as < 12 months, 12–17 months, 18–23 months (ref), 24–35 months, and 36–59 months] and five child health outcomes – neonatal mortality, postneonatal mortality, diarrhea and/or acute respiratory infections (ARI), stunting, and underweight, for the total sample and, secondarily, using sex-stratified analyses. We used multivariable and mother fixed-effects binary logistic regressions to examine the associations. Results 3% and 2% of infants died during the neonatal and postneonatal period, respectively. Thirteen, 40, and 37% of children had diarrhea and/or ARI, were stunted, and were underweight, respectively. IPI < 12 months was associated with higher odds of diarrhea and/or ARI (OR: 1.11; 95% CI: 1.05–1.18), stunting (OR: 1.13; 95% CI: 1.08–1.18) and underweight (OR: 1.06; 95% CI: 1.01–1.11). Mother fixed-effects adjustments confirmed these associations and also found that births with IPI of 12–17 months and 36–59 months had higher odds of stunting, and IPI of 12–17 months was also associated with higher odds of underweight. Discussion Our findings indicate that IPIs shorter than 12 months are a risk factor for diarrhea and/or ARI, and IPIs shorter than 12 months and 12–17 months are risk factors for stunting and underweight among children under 5 in India. Mother fixed-effects models allowed us to adjust our estimates for unobserved heterogeneity; this has rarely been done before. Increases in birth spacing may improve child health outcomes in India.

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Associations Between Sex Composition of Older Siblings and Infant Mortality in India from 1992 to 2016

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A scoping review of methods for assessment of sex differentials in early childhood mortality

A scoping review of methods for assessment of sex differentials in early childhood mortality

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