Acute Using data from the Pakistan and health demographic survey (PDHS)2102-2013 we examine the effect of mother’s education on 3 markers of child health including mortality, malnourishment and common child hood morbidities mainly acute respiratory infection and diarrhea these illnesses are common among children. Extensive PDHS survey in Pakistan shows strong correlation between maternal education and markers of child health. Maternal education has a significantly impact on mortality, morbidity and children height for age and weight. Education is an important determinant of health status in both the developed and developing world.
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2449
