Infant Mortality
Infant mortality is the death of young children under the age of 1. This death toll is measured by the infant mortality rate (IMR), which is the probability of deaths of children under one year of age per 1000 live births. The under-five mortality rate, which is referred to as the child mortality rate, is also an important statistic, considering the infant mortality rate focuses only on children under one year of age.In 2013, the leading cause of infant mortality in the United States was birth defects. Other leading causes of infant mortality include birth asphyxia, pneumonia, congenital malformations, term …
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ADB: Asian Development Bank · 13 November 2024 English
This report assesses how Indian ADB-backed projects to construct and upgrade some 45,000 km of rural roads are improving connectivity, opening socioeconomic opportunities, and transforming communities.
has led to better health outcomes, reduced infant mortality rates, and improved maternal health. l Increased …
WHO: World Health Organization · 8 November 2024 English
vii, 25 p., This report supports activities currently underway to reduce the burden of environment-related disease on the health of the population of Kosovo[1] and create a more resilient society …
the lowest in the Balkan Peninsula. The infant mortality rate is 9.7 per 1000 births (A. Ukëhaxhaj … 65 and over is small. Kosovo[1] has a high infant-mortality rate compared to that for EU-27 (A. Ukëhaxhaj …
NBER: National Bureau of Economic Research · 7 November 2024 English
This paper documents persistence in the power of elite families in Central China despite dynastic change. We study the impact of the fall of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) on couples …
generations; important reasons for this are infant mortality and inability to marry due to lack of resources …
World Bank Group · 6 November 2024 English
social services. In the health sector, while Infant mortality and child mortality rates have improved, malaria … Delivery of Maternal Svcs (P155186) Page 8 of 17 infant mortality decreased from 43 to 36 (per 1000 live births); …
World Bank Group · 6 November 2024 English
The Tajikistan Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR) explores the impact of climate change and global decarbonization on Tajikistan’s development. It identifies key areas to enhance climate resilience and deepen …
particularly in rural areas. High rates of infant mortality, malnutrition, and limited access to quality … Central Asia (State of Global Air 2024). Infant mortality, malnutrition, and limited access to services …
Impact on Urban Health · 4 November 2024 English
research comprehensively reflected perspectives across the sector, and in acknowledgement of the The report focused on the perspectives of influence of the CIMF industry, a representative individuals working in the …
areas with high need such for classes. as high infant mortality, malnutrition or increased levels of food …
The Aspen Institute · 3 November 2024 English
Taking stock of the moment for science and science policy.
Ballot Box 20 ness (80 percent), reducing infant mortality (79 percent), and preventing and addressing …
ERIA: Economic Research Institute for ASEAN & East Asia · 1 November 2024 English
The study aimed to (i) analyse older persons’ health and future trends, (ii) map the preparedness of older persons’ health services, (iii) identify policy instruments to strengthen older persons’ health …
centre services, and to lower maternal and infant mortality rates and malnutrition. Health centres can …
WHO: World Health Organization · 1 November 2024 English
The Government of Ukraine aims to develop a robust health system providing high-quality, free services to all citizens and aligning with European Union standards. Key to this goal is strengthening …
male (years) (2019) 68.0 78.4 Estimated infant mortality rate (2019) (per 1000 live births) 7.2 3 …
World Bank Group · 1 November 2024 English
The Tajikistan Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR) explores the impact of climate change and global decarbonization on Tajikistan's development. It identifies key areas to enhance climate resilience and deepen …
particularly in rural areas. High rates of infant mortality, malnutrition, and limited access to quality … Central Asia (State of Global Air 2024). Infant mortality, malnutrition, and limited access to services …
