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All-Cause Mortality Reductions from Measles Catchup Campaigns in Africa

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  • Ariel BenYishay
  • Keith Kranker

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This study evaluates the effect of Measles Catchup Campaigns on child mortality in Africa.

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  • Ariel BenYishay & Keith Kranker, "undated". "All-Cause Mortality Reductions from Measles Catchup Campaigns in Africa," Mathematica Policy Research Reports 3c9f6fd9fa1d4d75b1622e7f3, Mathematica Policy Research.
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    1. Dykstra, Sarah & Glassman, Amanda & Kenny, Charles & Sandefur, Justin, 2019. "Regression discontinuity analysis of Gavi's impact on vaccination rates," Journal of Development Economics, Elsevier, vol. 140(C), pages 12-25.

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