CAUSES AND POSSIBLE SOLUTION OF INFANT MORTALITY

Abstract:
 The purpose of this survey is to find out the causes and possible solution of infant mortality: A case study of Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State (2009-2013). The survey was deemed necessary as infant mortality in Oredo Local Government Area from 2009-20 13 have been at alarming rate. 
However, the study would bring into the indigences of Oredo Local Government Area the improvement and awareness of immunization and other to health care services and this will also enable them to know the dangers of bringing up their children in their indigenous ways without any form of health care practices. To carry out this survey, a normative survey research method was adopted. The techniques of data collection included open and close ended questionnaires with an option of “Agree” strongly Agree”“Disagreed” and “strongly disagreed”“yes” and “no” and brief oral interviews. 
The data collection were analyzed using mainly the number of respondents and percentage distribution with standard deviation which was presented in a tabular form. It was observed that poverty contribute greatly to infant mortality and it was also observed that the most effective way of curbing this trend was through immunization based on the findings based on the findings, these recommendation were made-Government should assist the indigence of Oredo L.G.A. morally and financially and through the provision of health care services and immunity. Parents and guardians should always make sure that their kids are present whenever immunization exercise is on.

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