Newborn survival still remained a major concern in many developing countries. Deaths during the first week of life now account for three-fourth of the total neonatal deaths. In India, the current rate of early neonatal mortality is very high and over the years the rate of reduction is very slow. Therefore, a faster rate of reduction in neonatal mortality requires a higher rate of reduction in early neonatal deaths. In this backdrop this book examines the trends, determinants and inequalities in early neonatal mortality in India using SRS and NFHS data set. The results of the study show that...