Infant Mortality: Why Females Higher in 0-4 Yrs?

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The discussion centers on the higher infant mortality rates observed in females aged 0-4 years, with a focus on potential biological factors and the impact of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). It is established that the sex ratio at birth is approximately 1.06 males to females, which remains consistent in the under 15 years age group. The risk of SIDS is notably higher in males, suggesting that this could be a contributing factor to the observed mortality rates. However, the discussion emphasizes that SIDS is not the sole reason for the differences in mortality rates between genders.

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Why would females have the higher population in the younger age groups (0-4 yrs.)? Does it have something to do with a biological advantage during conception?

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Assuming that statistic to be true (I haven't checked), I do recall hearing that the risk of SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome) is higher for males than for females. The cause of SIDS is unknown. Not to say that SIDS is the only reason, but it may be one factor.
 
Phobos said:
Assuming that statistic to be true
It is not.
http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/xx.html#People


  • Sex ratio:

    at birth: 1.06 male(s)/female
    under 15 years: 1.06 male(s)/female
    15-64 years: 1.03 male(s)/female
    65 years and over: 0.79 male(s)/female
    total population: 1.01 male(s)/female (2004 est.)
 
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