Association between light at night and the risk of child death in sub-saharan Africa: a cross-sectional analysis based on DHS data.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The high under-five mortality rate (U5MR) in Africa is a significant public health concern. Previous studies have found that satellite retrieved light at night (LAN) data with long-term and global coverage can be used as a proxy for socio-economic development and urbanization. Currently, few studies on the effects of LAN on child mortality have been conducted in Africa, a region with varying levels of urbanization between countries.

Objective

To quantify the correlation between risk of child mortality and LAN as an indicator of urbanization and economic development in Africa.

Methods

Using data from the Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) database conducted in 15 African countries out of 46 countries from 2005 to 2013, this study estimated LAN levels for ch

SUBMITTER: Li X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10685554 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature