Decomposing socioeconomic and educational inequalities in infant mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa: DHS insights linked to countdown to 2030 and agenda 2063.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Infant mortality, defined as the death of a baby within its first year of life, remains a critical public health issue, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Health equity is a fundamental right, yet significant disparities persist, with poorer populations experiencing disproportionately higher mortality rates. This study aims to assess whether these inequalities in infant mortality continue despite governmental efforts and the pursuit of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in SSA countries.

Methods

We analyzed a comprehensive dataset comprising 30,109 weighted samples from Demographic and Health Surveys across 14 SSA countries. Data cleaning was performed using Microsoft Excel, and statistical analyses were conducted with STATA Version 17 software. To eval

SUBMITTER: Anteneh RM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12273318 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature