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first and second leading causes of death and morbidity among young children in developing countries. The fact that a large … tested in a developing country context, and which focus on children as the primary target population. Overall, we find that …
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first and second leading causes of death and morbidity among young children in developing countries. The fact that a large …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010739476
In light of the shortage of healthcare professionals, many developing countries operate a defacto two-tiered system of healthcare provision, in which Community Health Workers (CHWs) supplement service provision by fully qualified physicians. CHWs are relatively inexpensive to train but can treat...
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One in five Zambian children lives with an HIV/AIDS-infected adult. We estimate the effect that the availability of … adult antiretroviral therapy (ART) has on the health of such children. Using a triple difference specification, we find that … adult access to ART resulted in increased weight-for-age and decreased incidence of stunting among children younger than 60 …
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effects of migration on the education and health of non-migrant children as well as the labor supply of non-migrant spouses … parental health. Results show that elderly parents receive lower time contributions from all of their children when one child …
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We construct a rich dataset covering 47 developing countries over the years 1990–2007, combining several micro and macro level data sources to explore the link between political factors and body mass index (BMI). We implement a heteroskedastic generalized ordered logit model allowing for...
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increases in household food consumption, particularly of protein-rich foods by children. The increased household consumption is …
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This paper provides a simple development mechanism for African nations, where economic development is low due to not only low level of physical capital but also poor social capital that leads to lot of conflicts. The study suggests for development of social capital, which is a broader concept...
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Hasta el momento la literatura internacional no ha logrado definir con claridad cuál es la relación existente entre el consumo de energía (calorías) y la productividad del individuo. En este sentido, esta investigación intenta esbozar este comportamiento a través de la ENAHO 2002. Los...
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Initially, economic development increases resistance because migration of people to urban areas in developing countries increases incomes, crowding and the use of antibiotics. Also, developing countries often don't require prescriptions or distribute high quality antibiotics. In developed...
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