CAUSES AND MEASURES TO CONTROL INFANT MORTALITY IN RURAL AREAS (A CASE STUDY OF UCH SHARIF)

Infant mortality in Uch sharif is increasing day by day. Purpose of this study is to illustrate the factors determining infant mortality in Uch sharif and measures to control infant mortality in rural areas. Primary data has been used for this study by using interview technique and 120 mothers were interviewed. We used binary logistic model in this study. The result showed that birth gap, doctor availability and mother’s employment have significant effect on infant mortality. These results are explained by the odd ratio which showed that we can control infant mortality by the birth gap, provision of doctors and with the concept of carry out jobs after marriages.