Trends and distribution patterns of infant mortality and maternal HIV positivity in South Africa: A decade review (2007 - 2016)
Background. The infant mortality rate (IMR) (24 per 1 000 live births) remains high in South Africa (SA), well above the recommended sustainable development goal (SDG) 3 of 12 deaths per 1 000 live births. High infant mortality is a poor indicator of the health of a population and will hamper a...
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South African Medical Association
2024-06-01
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Series: | South African Medical Journal |
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Online Access: | https://samajournals.co.za/index.php/samj/article/view/1337 |
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