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Spatial patterns of mortality in Bangladesh
A H Sharif1, S M Huq, Mesbah-us-Saleheen
1Department of Geography, Faculty of Social Sciences, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Social Science & Medicine (1982)
|May 1, 1993
Summary
This study reveals significant regional differences in mortality rates across Bangladesh's upazilas. These spatial patterns are linked to underlying demographic and socioeconomic factors, highlighting disparities in public health outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Demography
- Public Health
- Spatial Analysis
Background:
- Mortality data for administrative upazilas in Bangladesh is scarce.
- Accurate mortality rates are crucial for understanding population health dynamics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To depict the spatial patterns of mortality across Bangladesh's administrative upazilas.
- To identify factors contributing to observed regional differences in mortality.
Main Methods:
- Calculated upazila mortality rates using age-sex structure and standardized divisional headquarters rates.
- Employed crude death rates to analyze spatial mortality patterns.
- Utilized regression analysis to explain spatial variations.
Main Results:
- Strong regional disparities in mortality rates were identified across Bangladesh.
- These spatial variations are associated with traditional demographic and socioeconomic factors.
Conclusions:
- Mortality patterns in Bangladesh exhibit significant spatial heterogeneity.
- Demographic and socioeconomic factors play a key role in explaining these regional differences in mortality.