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.