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Petrou, Stavros, Fraser, J. (James) and Sidebotham, Peter (2014) Child death in high-income countries. The Lancet, Volume 384 (Number 9946). pp. 831-833. doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(14)61372-6

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Abstract

Although high income countries have made substantial progress towards reducing child mortality over recent decades, rates vary markedly between and within countries, and modifiable factors continue to be identified in many deaths. A series of three articles in The Lancet has described the epidemiology of child mortality and a standardised approach to child death reviews in high income countries. Patterns of child mortality at different ages are delineated into five broad categories: perinatal, congenital, acquired natural, external, and unexplained; while contributory factors are described across four broad domains: factors intrinsic to the child, the physical environment, the social environment, and service delivery. This commentary attempts to draw on the conclusions of these three articles and make practical recommendations on strategies in three key areas with perhaps the greatest potential to further reduce child mortality in high income countries: perinatal conditions, particularly preterm birth; acquired natural conditions, such as sepsis or acute respiratory problems; and external causes, including road traffic fatalities.

Item Type: Journal Article
Alternative Title: Reducing child deaths in high income countries : a call to action
Subjects: H Social Sciences > HQ The family. Marriage. Woman
R Medicine > R Medicine (General)
Divisions: Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine > Medicine > Warwick Medical School > Clinical Trials Unit
Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine > Medicine > Warwick Medical School > Health Sciences
Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine > Medicine > Warwick Medical School > Health Sciences > Mental Health and Wellbeing
Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine > Medicine > Warwick Medical School
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH): Children -- Mortality, Developed countries
Journal or Publication Title: The Lancet
Publisher: Lancet Publishing Group
ISSN: 0140-6736
Official Date: 6 September 2014
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6 September 2014Published
Volume: Volume 384
Number: Number 9946
Page Range: pp. 831-833
DOI: 10.1016/S0140-6736(14)61372-6
Status: Peer Reviewed
Publication Status: Published
Access rights to Published version: Restricted or Subscription Access

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