Who and where are the uncounted children? Inequalities in birth certificate coverage among children under five years in 94 countries using nationally representative household surveys

Who and where are the uncounted children? Inequalities in birth certificate coverage among children under five years in 94 countries using nationally representative household surveys

Abstract Background Birth registration, and the possession of a birth certificate as proof of registration, has long been recognized as a fundamental human right. Data from a functioning civil registration and vital statistics (CRVS) system allows governments to benefit from accurate and universal d...

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Main Authors: Amiya Bhatia, Leonardo Zanini Ferreira, Aluísio J. D. Barros, Cesar Gomes Victora
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-08-01
Series:International Journal for Equity in Health
Subjects:
Birth certificates
Vital statistics
Health equity
Child health surveys
Global health
Socioeconomic factors
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12939-017-0635-6

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