Leading causes of child mortality in Brazil, in 1990 and 2015: estimates from the Global Burden of Disease study

Conclusion: Under-5 mortality has decreased over the past 25 years, with reduction of regional disparities. However, pregnancy and childbirth-related causes remain as major causes of death, together with congenital anomalies. Intersectoral and specific public health policies must be continued to improve living conditions and health care in order to achieve further reduction of under-5 mortality rates in Brazil.
Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia - Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research