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Comparing child mortality in Taiwan and selected industrialized countries
Jennifer Chun-Li Wu1, Tung-Liang Chiang
1Institute of Health Policy and Management, College of Public Health, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan.
Summary
Child mortality rates in Taiwan lag behind industrialized nations, indicating room for improvement. Reducing income inequality and increasing social spending are key to enhancing child health outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Public Health
- Health Economics
Background:
- Child mortality rates remain a critical public health indicator.
- International comparisons highlight disparities in child survival.
- Taiwan's child mortality rates require examination against global benchmarks.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare child mortality rates in Taiwan with industrialized nations.
- To identify socioeconomic factors influencing cross-national variations in child mortality.
- To assess Taiwan's child mortality prevention standards.
Main Methods:
- Comparative analysis of infant mortality rate (IMR) and under-five mortality rate (U5MR).
- Ranking of 21 industrialized countries based on IMR and U5MR.
- Multiple regression models to analyze relationships between child mortality and GDP, health expenditure, social expenditure, and Gini coefficient.
Main Results:
- In 2002, Taiwan's IMR (6/1000) and U5MR (8/1000) ranked 20th among 21 countries.
- Higher income inequality (Gini coefficient) correlated positively with IMR and U5MR.
- Increased social expenditure showed a negative association with U5MR.
Conclusions:
- Taiwan's child mortality prevention has not reached optimal levels.
- Fairer income distribution is crucial for reducing child mortality.
- Increased social investment in child healthcare is recommended.
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