Immunization Coverage and Childhood Mortality in Nepal with References to Poverty and Caste/Ethnicity

2008

This study was to examine the immunization coverage and childhood mortality in relation to the poverty and caste/ethnicity in Nepal. The study analyzed differentials in fully immunized children, measles vaccine coverage and under-five mortality according to caste/ethnic groups and poverty. The study also assesses the level and trends of these indicators comparing different caste and ethnicity by wealth quin-tile range poorest to richest.