Application of machine learning methods for predicting under-five mortality: analysis of Nigerian demographic health survey 2018 dataset.

Journal: BMC medical informatics and decision making
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Under-five mortality remains a significant public health issue in developing countries. This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of various machine learning algorithms in predicting under-five mortality in Nigeria and identify the most relevant predictors.

Authors

  • Oduse Samuel
    School of Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science, University of KwaZulu-Natal, 4001, Durban, South Africa. 213571335@stu.ukzn.ac.za.
  • Temesgen Zewotir
    School of Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science, University of KwaZulu-Natal, 4001, Durban, South Africa.
  • Delia North
    School of Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science, University of KwaZulu-Natal, 4001, Durban, South Africa.