This paper tests using survey data from China whether individual health is associated with income and community …-level income inequality. Although poor health and high inequality are key features of many developing countries, most of the …-reported health status increases with per capita income, but at a decreasing rate. Controlling for per capita income, we find an …

first and second leading causes of death and morbidity among young children in developing countries. The fact that a large …

This paper focuses on gender aspects upon children?s food security. Using data from the 1995/1996 Nepal Living … Standards Survey, this study attempts to find evidence to whether children are heavier for their age, taller for their age or …?s intra-family status and children?s food security was analyzed with a linear model, where on the left hand side are children …

This study examines the role of women's intra-household status relative to men in children's food security in Pakistan … women's intra-household status and children's food security. …

growth and poverty reduction, but also on intermediate outcomes such as health and education. This paper reviews evidence …

The World Bank.s health sector projects in Timor-Leste.the Health Sector Rehabilitation and Development Project and the … Second Health Sector Rehabilitation and Development Project.have been among the few successful operations it has funded in …