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Introduction: Like many developing countries, Bangladesh views advances in social metrics like child nutrition and mortality rates as primarily the result of economic progress. The intricate interactions between these variables are not entirely understood, though. In the particular setting of Bangladesh, this study intends to investigate the statistical relationship between child nutrition, economic development, and childhood mortality. Methodology: We performed a thorough study using information from a variety of sources, such as international databases, official publications, and national polls. GDP (gross domestic product) was one statistic used to quantify economic development. Indicators including stunting, wasting, and the prevalence of underweight in children under five were used to evaluate child nutrition. Indicators such as the infant mortality rate (IMR), neonatal mortality rate (NMR), post-neonatal mortality rate (PNMR), and child mortality rate (CMR) were used to calculate mortality rates. Results: Bangladesh's GDP has been growing steadily in recent years, averaging between 6 and 7% yearly. This expansion reflects the nation's status as one of the world's fastest-growing economies, which has been made possible by investments in infrastructure and human capital as well as a thriving manufacturing sector and exports. Over time, Bangladesh's child nutrition status has significantly improved, with rates of underweight prevalence, wasting, and stunting among children under five declining. This advancement is credited to a number of malnutrition-related treatments and initiatives, such as expanded healthcare accessibility, better sanitation, encouragement of breastfeeding, and strengthened food security protocols. Notwithstanding obstacles like poverty and food insecurity in some areas, Bangladesh's child nutrition is generally improving, as seen by the general trend. Bangladesh's childhood death rates have been continuously declining over time, which may be attributed to advancements in socioeconomic circumstances, healthcare, and sanitation. Increased access to healthcare facilities, increased immunization rates, and improved maternity and child health services are some of the major causes behind this drop. Despite advancements, issues including hunger, poverty, and poor access to healthcare in rural areas still have an effect on the rates of childhood mortality in some parts of the nation. Conclusion: The relationship between Bangladesh's mortality rates, child nutrition, and economic growth is shown by this study. The improvement of child nutrition and the decline in childhood mortality are influenced by a number of variables in addition to economic growth, including social welfare programs, access to healthcare, hygienic conditions, and education. Targeted treatments should be used in conjunction with policies to address the underlying causes of child mortality and malnutrition in order to complement growth-promoting policies. Policymakers may enhance the well-being of children in Bangladesh and comparable environments by creating more effective measures by comprehending the relationship between these aspects.

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Publication Details

• Type of Publication: Conference
• Conference Name: 23rd International Mathematics Conference
• Date of Conference: 16/05/2024 - 17/05/2024
• Venue: Department of Mathematics, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh
• Organizer: Department of Mathematics, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh