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Mortality differentials [message #6921] Mon, 03 August 2015 19:08 Go to next message
Asebra is currently offline  Asebra
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I have checked the DHS statistics guide and seen the procedure for calculating the various childhood mortality rates. How about calculating mortality differentials according to selected socioeconomic and demographic background characteristics? How is it done in the DHS report? Because I am using the BR file and my differential rates are different from those in the report by between 1-5 deaths per 1000 in most cases.
Thanks in advance.

[Updated on: Tue, 04 August 2015 06:18]

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Re: Mortality differentials [message #6963 is a reply to message #6921] Thu, 06 August 2015 20:28 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Asebra is currently offline  Asebra
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Dear Liz-DHS, First of all thanks for the prompt response. However, I think I have received the reply to someone else's question because mine was about how to calculate mortality differentials according to selected background characteristics; whereas this reply is on child nutritional status. Nonetheless, I found it useful because the second part of my thesis is on child nutritional status. Please check this point.
Thanks.

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Re: Mortality differentials [message #6972 is a reply to message #6963] Fri, 07 August 2015 09:59 Go to previous message
Liz-DHS
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Thank you for pointing that out. I have moved to the correct topic. I will post a response to your query shortly. Dr. Pullum did need additional information, which survey are you working with? Thanks!

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