Are children in female-headed households at a disadvantage? An analysis of immunization coverage and stunting prevalence: in 95 low- and middle-income countries

• Main Authors: Andrea Wendt (Author), Franciele Hellwig (Author), Ghada E. Saad (Author), Cheikh Faye (Author), Zitha Mokomane (Author), Ties Boerma (Author), Aluisio J.D. Barros (Author), Cesar Victora (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2021-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Studies of inequalities in child health have given limited attention to household structure and headship. The few existing reports on child outcomes in male and female-headed households have produced inconsistent results. The aim of our analyses was to provide a global view of the influence of sex o...