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Pneumonia incidence rate under 5 years

DefinitionThe number of children under 5 years diagnosed with pneumonia, per 1 000 children in the catchment population.

This indicator was called Lower Respiratory Tract Infection (LRTI) incidence rate, due to incorrect interpretation of LRTI.
ReferenceDistrict Health Information System Database. National Department of Health.
DetailsApril 2004
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Indicator Type: -> Health Status -> Child Health

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