Leading causes of neonatal deaths in China (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

3.2

Newborn mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births)

9

Annual reduction in newborn mortality rate 2000-2021 (%)

39

Proportion of under-5 child deaths that are newborn (%)

4.9

Stillbirth rate (deaths per 1,000 births)

99.9

Skilled birth attendance (%)

29

Early initiation of breastfeeding (%)

6.2

Preterm birth rate (births <37 weeks per 100 live births)

23

Maternal mortality ratio (deaths per 100,000 live births)
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