Household Structure, Socioeconomic Level, and Child Health in Sub-Saharan Africa (English)

Document Type

Analytical Studies

Publication Topic(s)

Child Health, Household and Respondent Characteristics, Wealth/Socioeconomics

Country(s)

Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Kenya, Madagascar, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Tanzania, Zambia

Language

English

Author(s)

Anastasia J. Gage, A. Elisabeth Sommerfelt, Andrea L. Piani and Macro International Inc. Calverton, Maryland, USA

Publication Date

May 1996

Publication ID

AR1

Abstract:

This report provides some insight into variations in household structure in sub-Saharan Africa and the relationship of household structure and socioeconomic status to children's health outcomes. The analysis focuses on complete immunization coverage and the management of diarrhea in 11 countries.