Trends for Neonatal Deaths in Nepal (2001-2016) to Project Progress Towards the SDG Target in 2030, and Risk Factor Analyses to Focus Action.

ABSTRACT: INTRODUCTION:Nepal has made considerable progress on improving child survival during the Millennium Development Goal period, however, further progress will require accelerated reduction in neonatal mortality. Neonatal survival is one of the priorities for Sustainable Development Goals 2030. This paper examines the trends, equity gaps and factors associated with neonatal mortality between 2001 and 2016 to assess the likelihood of Every Newborn Action Plan (ENAP) target being reached in Nepal by 2030. METHODS:This study used data from the 2001, 2006, 2011 and 2016 Nepal Demographic and Health Surveys. We examined neonatal mortality rate (NMR) across the socioeconomic strata and the annual rate of reduction (ARR) between 2001 and 2016. We assessed association of socio-demographic, maternal, o

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PROVIDER: S-EPMC7048722 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature