Under-Five Mortality Trends in Peru
Author Information
Author(s): Huicho Luis, Trelles Miguel, Gonzales Fernando
Primary Institution: Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos
Hypothesis
What are the national and departmental trends and profiles of under-five mortality in Peru from 1996 through 2000?
Conclusion
Under-five mortality declined substantially in all departments from 1996 to 2000, primarily due to reductions in diarrhoea and pneumonia deaths, especially in the andean region.
Supporting Evidence
- Under-five mortality rates decreased by 32.7% from 1996 to 2000.
- Diarrhoea and pneumonia deaths decreased by 84.5% and 41.8%, respectively.
- The andean region accounted for more than half of all under-five deaths.
Takeaway
Fewer young children are dying in Peru now than before, thanks to better healthcare for common illnesses like diarrhoea and pneumonia.
Methodology
The study used registered under-five mortality data from the Ministry of Health, corrected for under-registration using a model life-table approach.
Potential Biases
Potential biases due to under-registration of deaths and reliance on health information systems that may not be complete.
Limitations
The study acknowledges high levels of under-registration and variable quality of routine registration of mortality data.
Participant Demographics
The study focused on under-five children in Peru, with data collected from various departments across the country.
Statistical Information
P-Value
<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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