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An Analysis Of Infant Mortality Rate In Abia State
[A CASE STUDY OF FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTRE UMUAHIA FROM 1995 TO 2004]
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1.2 STATEMENT OF PROBLEM
The
researcher was very much worried and concerned about the alarming rate
at which infants were dying in Abia State and the following statements
and questions below prompted him to go into the study about the rate of
infant mortality in Abia State.
1. The rate of infant mortality in Abia State was alarming.
2. The rate of infants mortality may have been more in a particular sex
3. The rate of infant’s mortality may have been caused by many factors among which disease were the chief.
4. The rate of infant’s mortality in Abia State should follow a particular trend over the years.
5. There should be some preventive measures to reduce the number of infant’s death that may occur in Abia State.
1.3 RESEARCH QUESTION
1. What are the major causes of infant mortality in Abia State?
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Is there any means to compare mortality rate of infant male and female
to know whether there is significant yearly difference in their
mortality rate?
3. Does infant mortality rate in Abia State dependent on sex?
4. Can the trend of infant mortality in Abia State be established?
5. Are there some preventive measures to reduce the number of infants death that may occur in Abia State?
1.4 AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
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To compare mortality rate of infant male and female in order to know
whether there is significant yearly difference in their mortality rate.
2. To determine whether infant mortality in Abia State is independent of sex.
3. To suggest possible preventive measures to reduce the number of infant deaths that may occur.
4. To determine the trend of the infant mortality rate.
5. Based on the findings, recommendation will be made.
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]We had tried to study the rates of infant mortality in Abia State. The aims of this study were to compare the mortality and birth rate of infants male and female in order to determine whether there is a significant yearly difference in their mortality and birth rate. Also, to determine whether infant mortality in Abia State in independent of sex. And furthermore to determine the future trend cases for birth and death and as well determine some preventive measures to reduce the infant’ ... Continue reading---
