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- Title
Sex differences in neonatal mortality in Sarlahi, Nepal: the role of biology and environment.
- Authors
Rosenstock, Summer; Katz, Joanne; Mullany, Luke C; Khatry, Subarna K; LeClerq, Steven C; Darmstadt, Gary L; Tielsch, James M
- Abstract
Studies in South Asia have documented increased risk of neonatal mortality among girls, despite evidence of a biological survival advantage. Associations between gender preference and mortality are cited as reasons for excess mortality among girls. This has not, however, been tested in statistical models.
- Publication
Journal of epidemiology and community health, 2013, Vol 67, Issue 12, p986
- ISSN
1470-2738
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1136/jech-2013-202646