Leading causes of neonatal deaths in Angola (2020)
Source: Estimates for causes of death 2000-2020 generated by the WHO and Maternal and Child Epidemiology Estimation Group (MCEE) 2023 and downloaded from http://data.unicef.org
key indicators
26.6
Newborn mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births)
3
Annual reduction in newborn mortality rate 2000-2021 (%)
40
Proportion of under-5 child deaths that are newborn (%)
19.3
Stillbirth rate (deaths per 1,000 births)
49.6
Skilled birth attendance (%)
48
Early initiation of breastfeeding (%)
7.9
Preterm birth rate (births <37 weeks per 100 live births)
222
Maternal mortality ratio (deaths per 100,000 live births)
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