ArticleGlobalization and health2022
Socio-economic factors affecting high infant and child mortality rates in selected African countries: does globalisation play any role?
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Abstract
backgroundDespite the declining trends worldwide, infant and child mortality rates are still high in many African countries. These high rates are problematic; therefore, this study attempts to explore the contributing factors that cause high infant and child mortality rates in 14 African countries using panel data for the period of 2000-2018. In particular, the role globalisation is explored.
methodsThe panel corrected standard error (PCSE), the Feasible generalized least square (FGLS) models, and the pair-wise Granger causality test have been applied as methodological approaches.
resultsThe public health expenditure, numbers of physicians, globalization, economic development, education, good governance, and HIV prevalence rate have been revealed as the determinants of infant and child mortality in these countries. All these variables except the HIV prevalence rate negatively affect the infant and child mortality rates, while the HIV prevalence rate is found to be positive. Bidirectional and unidirectional causal relationships between the variables are also attained.
conclusionsEffective socio-economic policy priority with due consideration of globalization should be emphasized to reduce infant and child mortality rates in these countries.
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