Neonatal deaths by cause, World, 2021

The estimated annual number of neonatal deaths – before 28 days of age – by cause of death. Estimates come withwide uncertainties especially for countries with poor vital registration.

666,804568,255206,451202,390196,873152,08749,45527,92624,47421,58712,6397,292Preterm birthBirth asphyxia (suffocation) & traumaSepsis and infectionsCongenital birth defectsOther neonatal disordersLower respiratory infectionsSexually transmitted infections excl. HIVHemolytic disease & jaundiceDiarrheal diseasesMalariaMeningitisTetanus

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