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Why are girls still dying unnecessarily? The need to address gender inequity in child health in the post–2015 development agenda

Year: 2015

Type: article

Abstract: There is need for better quality evidence on the role of gender in child health achievements both globally and regionally. Renewed efforts are needed to ensure that gender equity is achieved in child health globally. Efforts should be prioritized in countries with excess female child mortality.

Source: Journal of Global Health

DOI: 10.7189/jogh.05.020303

Authors: John Jungpa Park, Luciana Brondi

Institutions: National Health Service, Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, The Royal Free Hospital, University of Edinburgh

Language: English

Topic: Global Maternal and Child Health

Subfield: Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities, Gender equality

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,200