What are the Leading Causes of Childhood Mortality?
The leading causes of childhood mortality include:
1. Neonatal Conditions: Complications during birth, prematurity, and neonatal infections are major causes of death in the first month of life. 2. Infectious Diseases: Pneumonia, diarrhea, and malaria remain leading killers of children under five. 3. Malnutrition: Malnutrition significantly increases the risk of dying from common infections. 4. Injuries and Accidents: Unintentional injuries, such as drowning and road traffic accidents, are notable causes of mortality in older children.
