The Strategic Role of Infant Mortality in the Process of Economic Growth: An Application for High Income OECD Countries

Erdoğan, Engin; Ener, Meliha; Balan, Feyza

doi:10.1016/j.sbspro.2013.10.467

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“…Income (GNI) had the expected negative sign and is found to be highly significant at the 1% level, which concurs with studies done by Erdogan et al (2013). Thus, a 1% increase in income lowers the infant mortality rate by 0.7% as access to health improves when income rises, thus reducing infant mortality.…”

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Determinants of Infant Mortality in Older ASEAN Economies

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Infant mortality in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has been declining, yet disparities remain between the nations. This paper therefore explores the determinants of infant mortality in the older ASEAN economies, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines. The key findings of the study are: First, there is evidence of long-run relationships among infant mortality, education, female fertility, income and access to healthcare. Second, the determinants of infant mortality vary between countries. Female fertility emerged as the main determinant of infant mortality in Malaysia, while access to healthcare matter for infant mortality in Indonesia and somewhat in the Philippines. The income effect is significant for reducing infant mortality in Malaysia, while female education level is important for Indonesia and Thailand. Third, the speed of adjustment of infant mortality rate is comparatively low in ASEAN-4.

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Determinants of Infant Mortality in Older ASEAN Economies

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“…Thus, there has been a strong relation between level of social welfare and health expenditure. Using panel data analysis techniques, Erdoğan, Ener, and Arıca () identified a significant and negative relationship between infant mortality rate and real per capita GDP. Renton, Wall, and Lintott () further reported that socio‐economics changes improve health capacity in poor countries and similarly, Kalipeni ()found demographic and socio‐economic variables such as age at the first marriage, total fertility rates, female literacy rates and a number of home craft centres determine the level of infant mortality rates.…”

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Impact of sanitation, safe drinking water and health expenditure on infant mortality rate in developing economies

Bandara

Paramati

2019

Australian Economic Papers

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Despite of significant growth in all walks of life, the issue of infant mortality still a major concern in most of the developing economies. The World Development Indicators have reported that 4.45 million infants died across the globe in 2015, meaning that 32 deaths per every 1,000 live births. A number of times, the World Health Organization (WHO) have stressed the significance of sanitation, safe drinking water and healthcare facilities in reducing infant mortality rate, though most developing countries still lacks in these services. Given this background, the present study aims to examine the role of sanitation, water facilities and health expenditure on infant mortality rate across a panel of 84 developing economies using annual data from 1995 to 2013. The study also account for per capita income and depth of food deficiency as the control factors in the model. The findings of this study establish a significant long‐run equilibrium association among the variables. The long‐run elasticities on infant mortality suggest that improved water and sanitation facilities, health expenditure and per capita income substantially reduce infant mortality rate, while food deficiency increases. Given these findings, we suggest that increasing access to improved water, sanitation and healthcare facilities will significantly reduce child mortality in developing economies around the world.

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“…Health is one of the crucial indicators of the socio-economic development of a country. Many lowand middle-income countries (LMICs) are facing challenges in providing affordable and quality healthcare [1]. Several socioeconomic factors, including mother's age, genetic makeup, nutritional status, alcohols, and drug consumption, are associated with child mortality [2].…”

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“…Several socioeconomic factors, including mother's age, genetic makeup, nutritional status, alcohols, and drug consumption, are associated with child mortality [2]. Lack of skilled human resources, unavailability of advance technologies, and inadequate investment in health care significantly increase the rate of infant and maternal mortality in LMICs [1,3]. Evidence suggests that risky fertility behavior is the most pressing health issue in the LMICs considered as a significant cause of neonatal and under-five mortality [5,6].…”

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Impact of High-Risk Fertility Behavior on Under-five Mortality in Asia and Africa: Evidence from Demographic and Health Surveys

Amir-ud-Din

Naz²,

Rubi

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Background High-risk fertility behaviors (HRFBs) are common in African and South Asian countries and can potentially affect child survival. This study examines the high-risk fertility behaviors concerning child mortality across the countries. Method Data from a series of Demographic and Health Surveys from the year 1987 to 2016 from 24 South Asian and African countries (N=1,224,832) were included in this study. Four HRFB parameters - women’s age <18 or >=34 years at childbirth, birth spacing <24 months, and child order of birth >3, were categorized into three exposure levels: i) exposure to any HRFBs category (exposure to any of four parameters); ii) exposure to single and multiple HRFB category (a combination of two or more parameters); and iii) the specific type of HRFB category (either single or multiple HRFB categories). Bivariate descriptive analysis and a multivariate logistic regression model were used to examine the association between under-five child mortality and various measures of HRFBs. Results Our pooled data analysis reported that HRFBs was associated with an increased risk of under-five child mortality in Asian and African countries. Children of women exposed to HRFBs were at increased risk of under-five mortality by 77% (Adjusted Odds Ratio (AOR) = 1.771, 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.722 - 1.821). Children born within 24 months’ birth interval were four times more likely to die (AOR = 4.995, 95% CI: 4.842-5.152) than their counterparts. However, a single high-risk category was not associated with under-five mortality, and birth order was found to be a protective factor against under-five mortality. Age of women (<18 or >=34 years) was found to be a risk factor of Under-five child mortality in 16 countries. The association between under-five mortality risk and birth interval of less than 24 months was highly significant in all countries. Conclusion Women’s age at childbirth, birth interval, and birth order were significantly associated with under-five mortality. Quality care for women and newborns need to be ensured through investment in the healthcare system, and by promoting health services with more focus given to the valuable populations through sexual and reproductive health education programs and empowering women.

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The Strategic Role of Infant Mortality in the Process of Economic Growth: An Application for High Income OECD Countries

Cited by 53 publications

References 15 publications

Determinants of Infant Mortality in Older ASEAN Economies

Determinants of Infant Mortality in Older ASEAN Economies

Impact of sanitation, safe drinking water and health expenditure on infant mortality rate in developing economies

Impact of High-Risk Fertility Behavior on Under-five Mortality in Asia and Africa: Evidence from Demographic and Health Surveys

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