Researchers discover a secret weapon that saves babies' lives. And it's not medical
Summary
Researchers conducted a study in rural Kenya to see if giving families $1,000 without any conditions could help reduce infant and child deaths. The results showed that children in families who received the cash were about 45% less likely to die, similar to the benefits of vaccines and anti-malarial medicines.Key Facts
- The study focused on low- and middle-income areas where infant mortality is a significant issue.
- Each family involved in the study received $1,000 with no restrictions on how they used it.
- The experiment took place in 653 villages in Western Kenya.
- Infants in families who received the cash were nearly half as likely to die compared to families who did not receive the cash.
- The cash transfers were part of a randomized controlled trial, a commonly used method in scientific studies for accurate results.
- The study found a 48% reduction in infant deaths and a 45% reduction in deaths of children under five among those who received cash.
- Cash transfers helped families access health services during pregnancy and childbirth, which played a crucial part in reducing deaths.
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