A linear mixed model is used to determine the explaining infant mortality rate data of United Nations countries. The HDI (human development index) has a significant negative linear relationship with infant mortality...A linear mixed model is used to determine the explaining infant mortality rate data of United Nations countries. The HDI (human development index) has a significant negative linear relationship with infant mortality rate. United Nations data shows that the infant mortality rate has a descending trend over the period 1990-2010. This study aims to assess the value of the HDI as a predictor of infant mortality rate. Findings in the paper suggest that significant percentage reductions in infant mortality might be possible for countries for controlling the HDI.展开更多
文摘A linear mixed model is used to determine the explaining infant mortality rate data of United Nations countries. The HDI (human development index) has a significant negative linear relationship with infant mortality rate. United Nations data shows that the infant mortality rate has a descending trend over the period 1990-2010. This study aims to assess the value of the HDI as a predictor of infant mortality rate. Findings in the paper suggest that significant percentage reductions in infant mortality might be possible for countries for controlling the HDI.