Exploring Socio-Economic Inequalities in Low Birth Weight: A Statistical Decomposition Approach
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Low birth weight (LBW) disproportionately affects disadvantaged groups. While wealth and education are protective, rural middle/higher-income families and less educated mothers face elevated risks. Father's education shows some protection.
Area Of Science
- Public Health
- Pediatrics
- Socioeconomic Determinants of Health
Background
- Low birth weight (LBW) is a significant global public health concern, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, contributing to child mortality and morbidity.
- Pakistan faces high rates of child mortality and malnutrition, making LBW a pressing issue within the country.
- Factors such as poor maternal nutrition and limited healthcare access exacerbate LBW risks.
Purpose Of The Study
- To analyze the socioeconomic determinants of low birth weight (LBW) in Pakistan.
- To investigate the concentration of LBW across different socioeconomic strata.
- To examine the influence of household wealth and parental education on LBW risk.
Main Methods
- Utilized data from the 2017-18 Pakistan Demographic and Health Survey.
- Employed logistic regression, standard, Wagestaff, and Erreygers concentration index analysis.
- Applied concentration curves to visualize socioeconomic disparities in LBW.
Main Results
- Low birth weight (LBW) is concentrated among socioeconomically disadvantaged groups, indicated by negative concentration indices for wealth and parental education.
- A nonlinear relationship exists between socioeconomic factors and LBW, with rural middle/higher-income families showing a slightly elevated risk compared to urban counterparts.
- Maternal education showed limited effectiveness, while paternal education demonstrated a slight protective effect against LBW.
Conclusions
- Socioeconomic status, particularly household wealth and parental education, are crucial protective factors against low birth weight (LBW).
- Elevated LBW risk is observed in rural middle and higher-income households compared to urban areas.
- Father's education may offer a protective role against LBW, especially in rural Pakistani settings.
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