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Factors affecting child mortality in Saudi Arabia
Yagob Y Al-Mazrou1, Nasser A Alhamdan, Abduelelah I Alkotobi
1Department of Curative Medicine, Ministry of Health, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Medical Journal
|January 8, 2008
Summary
Infant and child mortality rates in Saudi Arabia have significantly declined between 1994 and 2004. Parental education and living conditions strongly influence these vital statistics.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Demography
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Infant and child mortality remain critical public health indicators globally.
- Understanding trends and differentials is crucial for targeted interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To estimate infant and child mortality levels and trends in Saudi Arabia.
- To analyze gender, socioeconomic, and regional differentials.
- To assess the impact of parental education on mortality.
Main Methods:
- Nationwide stratified random sample of ever-married Saudi women (15-49 years).
- Data collected across all 20 health regions of Saudi Arabia (Feb-June 2006).
- Analysis focused on mortality rates and associated factors.
Main Results:
- Significant decline in infant mortality rate (IMR) from 22 to 17 per 1,000 live births (1994-2004).
- Child mortality rate (CMR) decreased from 34 to 22 per 1,000 live births (1994-2004).
- Strong correlation observed between mortality rates and parental education/living conditions.
Conclusions:
- Continuous decline in infant and child mortality in Saudi Arabia during the study period.
- Parental education is a significant determinant of infant and child mortality.
- Further research into socioeconomic factors is warranted.
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