Is There an Urban Advantage in Child Survival in Sub-Saharan Africa? Evidence From 18 Countries in the 1990's

It is commonly thought that those living in urban areas of lower income countries have better health than those in rural areas - known as the 'urban advantage'. A new study carried out by Nyovani Madise (University of Southampton) with Philippe Bocquier (Université Catholique do Louvain) and Eliya Msiyaphazi Zulu (African Institute for Development Policy) calls into question this advantage.

'Is There an Urban Advantage in Child Survival in Sub-Saharan Africa? Evidence From 18 Countries in the1990s' highlights that the most important determinant of survival for children in 18 African countries is access to services and economic opportunities - and not place of residence itself.

The full research paper has just been published in 'Demography', a highly esteemed academic journal and can be viewed online by clicking on the link above.

Posted 24/05/2011 14:54