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Analysis Study Research Paper | Statistics | India | Volume 13 Issue 8, August 2024 | Rating: 5.3 / 10
Investigating Low Birth Rates and High Infant Mortality Rate in Developing Countries: The Rising Infant Mortality Rate
Saranya Kumaran | Priyanka [349]
Abstract: The study looks into the phenomenon of increasing infant mortality rates and declining birth rates that have been evident in underdeveloped and developing countries worldwide. It was identified that multiple variable aspects included social, economic and healthcare conditions of developing and underdeveloped countries that are linked to negative development of birth rates and increasing the hazard of infant mortality. There are several issues that have an immense impact on the decline of birth rate and increasing trends of infant mortality. Among these, the major aspects of social condition, economic inequalities and instability along with lack of healthcare related accessibility and quality are some of the correlated factors. The study had implemented a survey of 51 participants for gaining a quantifiable understanding of this staggering phenomenon. The findings suggest that the identified variables regarding social, economic and healthcare issues have a significant correlation with the aspect of birth rate decline and infant mortality increase. The study supported the inferences that poor economic stability, socioeconomic habits and lack of medical facilities have further hindered progress of healthy birth rates and infant mortality. Possible solutions seem to be needing to spread awareness and improve social, economic, and healthcare infrastructures for improving the situation.
Keywords: birth rate, infant mortality, social, economic, healthcare
Edition: Volume 13 Issue 8, August 2024,
Pages: 721 - 726