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Infant mortality in the Western Galilee, 1964-86.

R Biener1, E Freundlich, Z Greif

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Western Galilee Regional Hospital, Nahariya, Israel.

Israel Journal of Medical Sciences
|February 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary

Infant mortality rates significantly declined in both Jewish and Arab populations in Western Galilee over two decades. Improved living conditions and healthcare services contributed to this positive trend in infant survival.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Demography
  • Pediatrics

Background:

  • Infant mortality rate (IMR) trends are critical indicators of population health.
  • Previous studies have documented IMR in Western Galilee since 1964-65.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze trends in infant mortality rates (IMR) among Jewish and Arab populations in Western Galilee.
  • To compare recent IMR data with historical surveys from 1964-65.

Main Methods:

  • Comparative analysis of infant mortality data from 1985-86 against previous surveys.
  • Examination of causes of infant death across different time periods and population groups.

Main Results:

  • A steady decline in IMR observed from 1964-65 to 1985-86 in both Jewish (33.6 to 8.5/1,000) and Arab (49.2 to 18.2/1,000) populations.
Keywords:
AsiaCauses Of DeathComparative StudiesCultural BackgroundDemographic FactorsDeveloped CountriesEthnic GroupsIncidenceInfant Mortality--changesIsraelMeasurementMediterranean CountriesMortalityPopulationPopulation CharacteristicsPopulation DynamicsResearch MethodologyRural PopulationStudiesUrban PopulationWestern Asia

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  • Declines noted in both neonatal and postneonatal mortality periods.
  • Enteric and respiratory infections, while decreasing, remained relatively high among Arab infants in villages.

    • Conclusions:

    • Significant reduction in infant mortality achieved over two decades in Western Galilee.
    • Improvements in general living conditions and healthcare services are key factors driving IMR reduction.
    • Persistent disparities in infant mortality, particularly related to infections in rural Arab communities, warrant continued attention.