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Public policy and anthropometric outcomes in the Côte d'Ivoire

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Thomas, D; Lavy, V; Strauss, J
Published in: Journal of Public Economics
January 1, 1996

Household survey data from the Côte d'Ivoire are used to examine the impact of public policies on child height, child weight for height and adult body mass index. Economic adjustment programs in the 1980s were accompanied by reduced availability and quality of health care services and increases in relative food prices. The health of Ivorians was probably adversely affected by these changes. Basic services, such as immunizations and having simple materials, such as common drugs, in stock is associated with improved child health. Higher food prices have a significantly detrimental impact on the health of both children and adults.

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Journal of Public Economics

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0047-2727

Publication Date

January 1, 1996

Volume

61

Issue

2

Start / End Page

155 / 192

Related Subject Headings

  • Economics
  • 1403 Econometrics
  • 1402 Applied Economics
  • 1401 Economic Theory
 

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Thomas, D., Lavy, V., & Strauss, J. (1996). Public policy and anthropometric outcomes in the Côte d'Ivoire. Journal of Public Economics, 61(2), 155–192. https://doi.org/10.1016/0047-2727(95)01530-2
Thomas, D., V. Lavy, and J. Strauss. “Public policy and anthropometric outcomes in the Côte d'Ivoire.” Journal of Public Economics 61, no. 2 (January 1, 1996): 155–92. https://doi.org/10.1016/0047-2727(95)01530-2.
Thomas D, Lavy V, Strauss J. Public policy and anthropometric outcomes in the Côte d'Ivoire. Journal of Public Economics. 1996 Jan 1;61(2):155–92.
Thomas, D., et al. “Public policy and anthropometric outcomes in the Côte d'Ivoire.” Journal of Public Economics, vol. 61, no. 2, Jan. 1996, pp. 155–92. Scopus, doi:10.1016/0047-2727(95)01530-2.
Thomas D, Lavy V, Strauss J. Public policy and anthropometric outcomes in the Côte d'Ivoire. Journal of Public Economics. 1996 Jan 1;61(2):155–192.
Journal cover image

Published In

Journal of Public Economics

DOI

ISSN

0047-2727

Publication Date

January 1, 1996

Volume

61

Issue

2

Start / End Page

155 / 192

Related Subject Headings

  • Economics
  • 1403 Econometrics
  • 1402 Applied Economics
  • 1401 Economic Theory