儿童早期干预的持久影响: 布基纳法索国家疫苗接种突击队计划

Journal of Development Economics · 2024 · [{"name": "Richard Daramola", "affiliation": ["New College of Florida"]}, {"name": "Md Shahadath Hossain", "affiliation": ["University of Houston"]}, {"name": "Harounan Kazianga", "affiliation": ["Oklahoma State University"]}, {"name": "Karim Nchare", "affiliation": ["Vanderbilt University"]}]

中文摘要

本研究评估了布基纳法索一项全国性免疫计划——国家疫苗接种突击计划——的长期效应，该计划于1984年底实施。聚焦于该计划中的麻疹疫苗接种部分，并采用双重差分方法，我们发现儿童死亡率显著下降，教育成就有所改善，包括小学和中学完成率提高。我们还发现，该计划对成年后的就业和农业生产率具有显著的正向效应，使这项早期健康投资产生了可观回报。这些发现凸显了低收入国家儿童早期健康干预措施的持久收益。

Abstract

This study evaluates the long-term effects of a nationwide immunization program in Burkina Faso, known as the National Vaccination Commando Program, implemented in late 1984. Focusing on the measles vaccination component of the program and using a difference-in-differences approach, we find significant reductions in child mortality and improvements in educational attainment, including increased primary and secondary school completion. We also find significant positive effects on adult employment and agricultural productivity, yielding a substantial return on this early health investment. These findings underscore the lasting benefits of early childhood health interventions in low-income countries.