Leading causes of neonatal deaths in Colombia (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
7
Newborn mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births)
3.1
Annual reduction in newborn mortality rate 2000-2021 (%)
54
Proportion of under-5 child deaths that are newborn (%)
7.1
Stillbirth rate (deaths per 1,000 births)
98.8
Skilled birth attendance (%)
69
Early initiation of breastfeeding (%)
9
Preterm birth rate (births <37 weeks per 100 live births)
75
Maternal mortality ratio (deaths per 100,000 live births)
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