Increased Duration of Paid Maternity Leave Lowers Infant Mortality in Low- and MiddleIncome Countries: A Quasi-Experimental Study
Published By: Plos Medicine on eSS | Published Date: March, 29 , 2016Maternity leave reduces neonatal and infant mortality rates in high-income countries. However, the impact of maternity leave on infant health has not been rigorously evaluated in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). In this study, a difference-in-differences approach is used to evaluate whether paid maternity leave policies affect infant mortality in LMICs.
Author(s): Arjit Nandi, Mohammad Hajizadeh | Posted on: Apr 22, 2016 | Views() | Download (509)