Sex differences in childhood mortality in rural Bangladesh

Michael A. Koenig and Stan D'Souza

Social Science & Medicine, 1986, vol. 22, issue 1, 15-22

Abstract: The issue of higher female than male mortality during childhood in developing countries has recently generated considerable interest. This paper presents additional evidence on this subject, based upon an analysis of longitudinal data from children in rural Bangladesh. Initially, the basis for higher female than male mortality in patriarchal societies is explored, and more specifically, the rationale for the differential valuation of male and female offspring. The pattern, timing and magnitude of sex differentials in mortality during infancy and early childhood is subsequently examined for children in our study. The paper concludes with a review of possible behavioral mechanisms which may contribute to higher female than male mortality during childhood.

Date: 1986
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