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Child age influence on the seasonal death risk during the first year of life (Spain, 1975-1989)

Authors :
Luna, Francisco
Alonso, Veronica
Fuster, Vicente
Edo, Miguel A.
Source :
American Journal of Human Biology. May-June, 2008, Vol. 20 Issue 3, 278-284
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

The statistics obtained from the study conducted in Spain from the year 1975 to 1989 are used to analyze the influence of child age on the probability of death in different seasons during the first year of life. The analysis demonstrates a higher risk of dying in the winter season.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10420533
Volume :
20
Issue :
3
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
American Journal of Human Biology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.178881122