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Child mortality in the UK, while rare, affects thousands of infants and young people annually. In 2012, over 3,000 infant deaths and 2,000 deaths in children aged 1-19 occurred in England and Wales.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Public Health
- Demography
Background:
- Childhood mortality represents a significant public health concern, despite its relative rarity.
- Understanding the scale of infant and young person deaths is crucial for health policy and resource allocation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To quantify the number of infant and child/young person deaths in England and Wales for the year 2012.
- To provide essential data for public health initiatives and epidemiological research.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of mortality data for England and Wales.
- Categorization of deaths by age group: infants (under 1 year) and children/young people (1-19 years).
Main Results:
- In 2012, over 3,000 infant deaths were recorded in England and Wales.
- Additionally, more than 2,000 deaths occurred among children and young people aged 1 to 19 years.
Conclusions:
- Despite being a rare event, child mortality remains a notable issue in the UK.
- These statistics highlight the ongoing need for child health surveillance and preventative strategies.
Abstract:
The death of a child is a comparatively rare event in the UK. Even so, more than 3,000 infant and 2,000 children and young people age 1-19 years died in England and Wales in 2012.
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