From: Globalization and local response to epidemiological overlap in 21st century Ecuador
 | Urban areas | Rural areas | No education or primary | Secondary education or more | Lowest provincial rate | Highest provincial rate |
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Fertility rate per woman 15–49 | 2.8 | 4.3 | 5.6 | 1.9 | 2.7 | 4.7 |
Infant mortality rate per 1,000 live births | 22.0 | 40.0 | 51.0 | 11.0 | 26.0 | 34.0 |