Effects of Health Programs on Child Mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa

This book examines the effects of health interventions on infant and child mortality. Discussions of levels and trends of infant and child mortality and causes of death provide the background for an analysis of treatment and prevention strategies.Table of ContentsFront MatterExecutive Summary1 Introduction2 Trends in Mortality and Causes of Death in Africa3 Immunization Programs4 Other Interventions Targeted at Single Diseases5 Nutrition and Nutrition Programs6 Integrated and General Health Programs7 Conclusions and RecommendationsAppendix A: Case Studies of Child MortalityAppendix B: Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) ReportsReferences