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2007/2008 Report
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2007/2008 Report
08Inequalities in maternal and child health
Under-five mortality rate, poorest 20% (per 1,000 live births)
Notes :
This table presents data for developing countries based on data from DHS conducted since 1990. Quintiles are defined by socioeconomic status in terms of assets or wealth, rather than in terms of income or consumption. For details, see Macro International. 2007b.
| 1 - | Based on births in the 10 years preceding the survey. |
| 2 - | Data pertain to 5-year period preceding the survey. |
Source :
Macro International. 2007. Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) website download or direct correspondence on DHS reports. [http://www.measuredhs.com/]. June 2007. Calverton, MD.
