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Discusses the efforts of the non-governmental organizations (NGO) in the adoption of credit programs for women while focusing on child immunization and child mortality in Bangladesh. Information on the programs; Statistical information on immunization and mortality rates; Discussion on the immunization coverage and credit programs.

Presents a study which examined the relationship between credit programs sponsored by nongovernment organizations and family planning attitudes and practices among women in rural Bangladesh. Information on the five nongovernmental organizations which were examined in the study; Family planning attitudes and practices of women; Results to show that credit-program membership may exert its effect on family-size desires.