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September 19, 2016

Examining national and district-level trends in neonatal health in Peru through an equity lens

Neonatal mortality rate (Demographic and Health Survey-based birth cohorts) by wealth quintiles in Peru

Peru has impressively reduced its neonatal mortality rate (NMR). We aimed, for the period 2000–2013, to: (a) describe national and district NMR variations over time; (b) assess NMR trends by wealth quintile and place of residence; (c) describe evolution of mortality causes; (d) assess completeness of registered mortality; (e) assess coverage and equity of NMR-related interventions; and (f) explore underlying driving factors.More