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[Child mortality in the past: beyond appearances].

C Rollet1

  • 1Université de Versailles St. Quentin-en-Yvelines, Guyancourt.

Annales De Demographie Historique
|January 1, 1994
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Summary

Child mortality research faces challenges, especially for children under five. Climate may be an underestimated factor influencing mortality trends alongside socio-economic and environmental influences.

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Area of Science:

  • Demography
  • Public Health
  • Environmental Science

Context:

  • Child mortality is a critical global health indicator.
  • Understanding factors influencing child mortality is essential for effective interventions.
  • Historical data on child mortality presents methodological challenges.

Purpose:

  • To synthesize research on child mortality presented in collected communications.
  • To highlight key issues regarding data sources and methodologies in child mortality studies.
  • To explore the interplay of various factors, including climate, in child mortality trends.

Summary:

  • The study of mortality in children under five years old is more complex than anticipated.
  • A decreasing, albeit non-linear, trend in child mortality is observed.
  • Climate emerges as a potentially underestimated factor, alongside environmental and socio-economic determinants.
  • The concept of synergy is introduced, where multiple factors interact to influence mortality risks.

Impact:

  • Suggests a re-evaluation of the role of climate in child mortality.
  • Underscores the need for integrated approaches considering synergistic effects of multiple factors.
  • Informs future research methodologies and public health strategies for child survival.

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