[Infant and child mortality in Palestine]
Robynn Hera1, Nancy Stiegler1, Jean-Pierre Bouchard2
1Statistics and Population Studies Department, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of the Western Cape, Robert Sobukwe road, Bellville, 7535 Cape-Town, South-Africa.
Revue De L'Infirmiere
|October 14, 2023
Summary
Palestine has met the Millennium Development Goals for child mortality, with an infant mortality rate of 21 deaths per 1,000 live births. However, this rate remains higher than in neighboring regions, indicating ongoing challenges.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Demographics
- Socioeconomic Indicators
Context:
- The infant mortality rate in Palestine is 21 deaths per 1,000 live births.
- Palestine has achieved the Millennium Development Goals (MDG) target for child mortality.
- Despite meeting the MDG target, the rate is higher compared to neighboring countries.
Purpose:
- To analyze the infant mortality rate in Palestine.
- To contextualize Palestine's child mortality rate within regional and global development goals.
- To highlight the significance of infant mortality as an indicator of population health and socioeconomic status.
Summary:
- Palestine's infant mortality rate (under five) is 21 deaths per 1,000 live births, meeting the Millennium Development Goals threshold.
- This rate, while meeting the MDG target, is notably higher than in adjacent countries.
- Infant mortality serves as a critical, sensitive indicator for population health, poverty, socioeconomic development, and healthcare quality.
Impact:
- Highlights the need for continued focus on child health and development in Palestine.
- Underscores the importance of addressing socioeconomic factors influencing child mortality.
- Provides a benchmark for assessing healthcare system performance and identifying areas for improvement.
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