Assessing inequality of opportunities to child health and nutrition: comparison of Bangladesh and Pakistan

The bright future of any society is always associated with its upcoming generation. Children are the future prosperity of any nation as they are productive workers of tomorrow. The main objective of this study is to estimate the opportunities available for children under age of 5 years and their mot...

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Published in:International Journal of Child Care and Education Policy 2024, Vol.18 (1)
Main Authors: Zahid, GulRukh, Nasir, Hamna, Sohail, Fouzia
Format: Report
Language:English
Subjects:
Children
Comparative analysis
Demographic aspects
Equality
Health aspects
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Summary:The bright future of any society is always associated with its upcoming generation. Children are the future prosperity of any nation as they are productive workers of tomorrow. The main objective of this study is to estimate the opportunities available for children under age of 5 years and their mothers for different regions of Pakistan and Bangladesh. The core idea of this study is to access and compare Pakistan with Bangladesh as it was previously a poor and struggling part of it. Data of this study are gathered from Bangladesh Demographic Health Survey and Pakistan Demographic Health Survey for the year 2017-18. The overall comparison of Pakistan and Bangladesh had put Pakistan in a situation where it lagged in every aspect of health-related facilities provided to its citizen. Governments should focus on providing economic opportunities, Health, education, and nutrition to enhance regional and area-level living standards. Further, rural areas should be more focused, especially by the Government of Pakistan.
ISSN:1976-5681
DOI:10.1186/s40723-024-00133-y