Table 1.
Key indicators of neonatal and maternal health in Matlab and Habigonj (under Sylhet division), Bangladesh [9, 14]
| Indicator | Matlab (2011 HDSS) | Sylhet divisiona (2011 BDHS) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neonatal mortality rate (per 1000 live births) | 22 (government service area) | 45 | |
| Infant mortality rate (per 1000 live births) | 28 (government service area) | 59 | |
| Institutional delivery | 23% (government service area) | 21% | |
| Birth attended to by traditional birth attendants (trained and untrained) | 46% (government service area) | 72% | |
| Female literacy rate | 30% | 17% | |
| Religion | Muslim | 90% | 80% |
| Hindu | 9% | 19% | |
| Geographic distribution | Low-land agro-based area | High-land area |
aBangladesh Demographic and Health Survey (BDHS) report refers national level representative data that includes only division level data, not the district level data