Socioeconomic Mortality Differentials in a Rural Area of Bangladesh

The inverse correlation between mortality and socioeconomic status [SES] has been documented in various parts of the developing world. Using 1974 socioeconomic status information from Matlab Bangladesh the authors show a similar inverse relationship. Several indicators are used such as education of household head mothers education size of dwelling and health practices. SES data from a pilot study undertaken in 1981 in five villages from the same area corroborate the result that mothers education provides a striking indicator of mortality levels in young children. (summary in FRE SPA)