Trends and distribution patterns of infant mortality and maternal HIV positivity in South Africa: A decade review (2007 - 2016)

Trends and distribution patterns of infant mortality and maternal HIV positivity in South Africa: A decade review (2007 - 2016)

Background. The infant mortality rate (IMR) (24 per 1 000 live births) remains high in South Africa (SA), well above the recommended sustainable development goal (SDG) 3 of 12 deaths per 1 000 live births. High infant mortality is a poor indicator of the health of a population and will hamper a...

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Main Authors: M Makhele, N Ledibane, H Ramatsoma, A Musekiwa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: South African Medical Association 2024-06-01
Series:South African Medical Journal
Subjects:
infant mortality
maternal HIV
community survey
prevalence survey
Online Access:https://samajournals.co.za/index.php/samj/article/view/1337
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