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Public Health and Demographic Research | 2017
Health Infrastructure in Pakistan
- Significant challenges in maternal and child health in Pakistan.
- Stark disparities across education levels, wealth quintiles, and geographic regions.
- High rates of stillbirths, infant mortality, and child mortality.
- Critical gaps in healthcare access and quality.
Client
Country
Pakistan
Section
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
Recommendations
- 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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