Maternal and Child Health Disparities in Pakistan
Pakistan faces significant challenges in maternal and child health, with starkdisparities across education levels, wealth quintiles, and geographic regions. Thehigh rates of still births, infant mortality, and child mortality indicate critical gaps inhealthcare access and quality.
Pakistan
Pakistan Health Study
Approach & Methodology
Comprehensive data collection from national census and health surveys. Analysis of birth places, mortality rates, and demographic distribution. Stratification of data by:
- Mother's education level
- Wealth quintiles
- Geographic regions
Comparative analysis of health outcomes across different socioeconomic groups
Data Visualizations & Analysis
Key Findings:
- Total Population (2017):207,684,626
- Female Population: 101,386,406
- Male Population: 106,319,220
Key Metrics:
Education Impact
- No Education Group:
- Highest Still Births: 134
- Highest Infant MortalityRate: 74
- Highest Under-5 MortalityRate: 91
- Higher Education Group:
- Lowest Still Births: 15
- Lowest Infant Mortality Rate: 37
- Lowest Under-5 Mortality Rate: 38
- Higher Education Group:
- Lowest Still Births: 15
- Lowest Infant MortalityRate: 37
- Lowest Under-5 MortalityRate: 38
Key Data:
- Highest institutional births: Punjab Total (89.10%)
- Lowest institutional births: Balochistan Rural (15.92%)
- Home births most prevalent in rural areas, especially in Balochistan and KPK
Results & Impact
Institutional Birth Rate Range
15.92% (Balochistan Rural) – 89.10% (Punjab)
Highest Infant Mortality Rate
74 per 1,000 births
38 – 91 per 1,000 births Under-5 Mortality Rate Range
38 – 91 per 1,000 births
Implementation & Challenges
- Limited healthcare infrastructure in rural areas
- Low female education levels
- Economic disparities
- Cultural barriers to institutional births
- Uneven resource distribution across provinces
Reccomendations
- Targeted education programs for women
- Increased healthcare infrastructure in rural regions
- Community awareness campaigns about institutional births
- Economic support for lower-income families
- Province-specific health intervention strategies
- Improved maternal health education
- Subsidized healthcare for low-income groups
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