Leading causes of neonatal deaths in Senegal (2017) 27% Preterm birth complications26% Intrapartum related events21% Sepsis | tetanus11% Congenital abnormalities 0% Diarrhoea7% Pneumonia8% Other conditions Source: Estimates generated by the WHO and Maternal and Child Epidemiology Estimation Group (MCEE) 2018 and downloaded from http://data.unicef.org key indicators 21 Newborn mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births) 3.7 Annual reduction in newborn mortality rate 2000-2017 (%) 46 Proportion of under-5 child deaths that are newborn (%) 25 Stillbirth rate (deaths per 1,000 births) 53 Skilled birth attendance (%) 31 Early initiation of breastfeeding (%) 12 Preterm birth rate (births <37 weeks per 100 live births) 315 Maternal mortality ratio (deaths per 100,000 live births) Visit our Newborn numbers page to explore the most recent data further Featured Resources Countdown country profile – Senegal The Countdown country profile presents in one place the best and latest evidence to enable… Every Preemie-SCALE Senegal About the Profiles: The country profiles were launched on November 17, 2015 (World Prematurity Day),… RESOURCES Alert No. 133: Chlorhexidine 7,1% digluconate (CHX): Reports of serious eye injury due to errors in administration Reports Memorandum: Safety Concerns Over Misuse of Chlorhexidine (CHX) Reports Every Preemie-SCALE Senegal (French) Briefs View All Related Resources FROM THE BLOG Acting on the Call: Everyone Needs to Play Their Part Ending Preventable Child and Maternal Deaths within a Generation January 11, 2018 ‘Health is a Human Right’: Governments Show Commitment at La Francophine Summit January 5, 2015 Malian Midwife Champions Respectful Care for Pregnant Women and their Families March 19, 2013 View All Related Posts IN THE NEWS Melinda Gates Works to Curb Newborn Deaths May 19, 2014 Au Sénégal, des « mères kangourous » pour sauver les bébés prématurés May 7, 2014 Senegal commits to free health care for children five years old and younger October 10, 2013 View All Related Articles Partners Maternity Foundation IntraHealth International, Inc. University Research Co, LLC, Center for Human Services
