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State of Inequality reproductive, maternal, new born, and child health

The report delivers both promising and disappointing messages about the situation in low- and middle-income countries. Within-country inequalities have narrowed, with a tendency for national improvements driven by faster improvements in disadvantaged subgroups. 

However, inequalities still persist in most reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health indicators. The extent of within-country inequality differed by dimension of inequality and by country, country income group and geographical region. There is still much progress to be made in reducing inequalities in RMNCH.

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Reproductive health interventions

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Maternal health interventions

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Care-seeking for sick children

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Childhood immunization

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Child mortality

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RMNCH composite coverage index

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Potential for improvement in RMNCH interventions

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Possible determinants of RMNCH

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Equity country profiles

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Reference tables

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RMNCH interventions

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