[The mortality of children population]

Area of Science:

• Public Health
• Demography
• Pediatrics

Context:

• Presents a comprehensive medical statistical analysis of child mortality indicators and causes in the Russian Federation from 2017-2021.
• Highlights the extremely unfavorable demographic situation in Russia, underscoring the critical importance of child life preservation.

Purpose:

• To analyze trends and causes of child mortality across various age groups in Russia.
• To identify key factors influencing child mortality, including infant mortality, mortality in children aged 1-4 years, and older children.
• To re-evaluate infant mortality registration practices due to misclassification of live births as stillbirths.

Summary:

• Child mortality analysis reveals that 'Injuries, poisonings, and other external causes' became the leading cause group in 2018, surpassing 'Individual conditions occurring in the perinatal period'.
• Mortality rates exhibit persistent gender and residence-based disparities.
• The study emphasizes the need to address social factors impacting child health and proposes measures to reduce child mortality in Russia.

Impact:

• Informs public health strategies aimed at reducing child mortality in Russia.
• Highlights the need for improved data registration for infant mortality.
• Underscores the ongoing importance of preventive measures against social factors affecting child health.