In Uganda, estimates of under-5 mortality are available only at national and regional levels.
None exist at decentralized levels of governance or district level. Using small area statistical …

Background The under-5 mortality rate (U5MR) is an important metric of child health and
survival. Country-level estimates of U5MR are readily available, but efforts to estimate U5MR …

One of the biggest obstacles facing researchers studying intra-urban health levels is the
general lack of a database that can provide the kinds of information necessary to understand …

Previous studies have consistently found an inverse relationship between household-level
poverty and health status. However, what is not well understood is whether and how the …

In high-income countries, a positive effect of household and neighborhood living standards
on health, especially in urban areas is discernible. However, in developing countries, the …

One of the challenges of the 21st century is managing the accelerating pace of urbaization.
Projections suggest that by the year 2030, six out of ten people all over the world will live in …

Abstract In the United States and other high-income countries, where most people live in
cities, there is intense scholarly and program interest in the effects of household and …

Never better said, a correct diagnosis is crucial for patient recovery. In the eradication of
poverty, which is the first of the sustainable development goals (SDGs) established by the …

There has been a rapid growth in urban areas, especially in low-and middle-income
countries. The increasing urban population, as well as rural to urban migration, has led to …