| Explorations of Inequality - Childhood Immunization Contributor(s): World Health Organization (Author) |
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ISBN: 9241565616 ISBN-13: 9789241565615 Publisher: World Health Organization OUR PRICE: $28.50 Product Type: Paperback Published: October 2018 |
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| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Pediatrics - Medical | Public Health - Medical | Immunology |
| Physical Information: 86 pages |
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| Publisher Description: This report takes a detailed look at the current status of childhood immunization in 10 priority countries: Afghanistan, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Nigeria, Pakistan and Uganda. In each country, childhood immunization coverage is broken down by multiple factors to show inequality according to child, mother, household and geographical characteristics. Then, the report employs multiple regression analysis to identify factors that are associated with immunization coverage. A multi-country assessment illustrates similarities and differences between countries. The findings of the report show how a child's likelihood of being vaccinated is affected by compounding advantage or vulnerability; they also provide insight into how policies, programs and practices can be targeted to promote universal childhood immunization coverage. Interactive visuals and tables accompany the report, enabling further exploration of the data. |
Contributor Bio(s): World Health Organization: - World Health Organization is a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, charged to act as the world's directing and coordinating authority on questions of human health. It is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, articulating evidence-based policy options, providing technical support to countries, and monitoring and assessing health trends. |