Socio-economic determinants of neonatal and post-neonatal mortality: A study of bengali-speaking community in eastern India and Bangladesh

Zakir Husain, Santosh Kumar Sharma

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Abstract

Cultural identity is created through history, language and similar forces. In this paper, we examine whether the common history, political and administrative regime and language shared by Bangladesh, Assam, Tripura and West Bengal-comprising Greater Bengal-hassled to common mortality outcomes for children.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationPopulation Dynamics in Eastern India and Bangladesh
Subtitle of host publicationDemographic, Health and Developmental Issues
PublisherSpringer Singapore
Pages243-261
Number of pages19
ISBN (Electronic)9789811530456
ISBN (Print)9789811530449
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2020
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Culture
  • Greater bengal
  • Infant mortality rates
  • Language

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