Association between modern contraceptive use and child mortality in India: A calendar data analysis of the National Family Health Survey (2015-16)

• Main Authors: Ankita Shukla (Author), Abhishek Kumar (Author), Arupendra Mozumdar (Author), Kumudha Aruldas (Author), Rajib Acharya (Author), F. Ram (Author), Niranjan Saggurti (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2020-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract:: Background: Influence of contraceptive use on increased gap between successive births and attributed reduced risk of child deaths is well documented in developing countries. However, there is scarcity of evidence on direct contribution of contraceptive use on child survival especially in...