Sex-Selective Abortion in India:  The Impact on Child Mortality
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List of Figures

Figure 1.1. Sex ratio of the 0- to 6-year-old population, India.

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Figure 2.1. Sex ratio by gestational age.

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Figure 3.1. Overall conceptual framework for the study.

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Figure 4.1. Analytical framework for testing the substitution hypothesis.

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Figure 5.1. Estimated versus observed probability of male birth in family.

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Figure 5.2. Estimated versus observed probability of male birth in PSU.

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Figure 5.3. Adjusted odds ratios (95% CI) for main effects independently associated with the proportion of male births.

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Figure 5.4. Change over time in the adjusted odds ratio of male birth for those with no surviving older brothers versus those with two or more surviving older brothers.

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Figure 5.5. Change over time in the adjusted odds ratio of male birth for those with only one surviving older brother versus those with two or more surviving older brothers.

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