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Neonatal mortality and altitude in Peru
Author(s) -
Mazess Richard B.
Publication year - 1965
Publication title -
american journal of physical anthropology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.146
H-Index - 119
eISSN - 1096-8644
pISSN - 0002-9483
DOI - 10.1002/ajpa.1330230310
Subject(s) - altitude (triangle) , census , demography , geography , neonatal mortality , population , elevation (ballistics) , low altitude , mortality rate , infant mortality , effects of high altitude on humans , meteorology , mathematics , geometry , sociology
Analysis of Peruvian census materials shows an increase of neonatal mortality with altitude. This increase is analagous to, but greater than, that known to obtain in the United States population. Neonatal mortality in the highlands of Peru averages from 50 to 60 deaths per 1,000 live births, about double that of the lowlands. The association of neonatal mortality with elevation appears partially diminished when other areal differences are considered.