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Code5.51.01.03.mortal
Indicator NameChild mortality (under-five mortality rate)
Short definitionUnder-five mortality rate is the probability that a newborn baby will die before reaching age five, if subject to current age-specific mortality rates. The probability is expressed as a rate per 1,000. The indicator measures child survival.
Long definitionUnder-five mortality rate is the probability that a newborn baby will die before reaching age five, if subject to current age-specific mortality rates. The probability is expressed as a rate per 1,000. The indicator measures child survival. Survival of a child is closely linked to the provision of primary health-care services; but poverty, malnutrition, a decline in breast-feeding, maternal education, use of improved water, and inadequacy sanitation and health facilities are all associated with high child mortality. The indicator relates to the fourth MDG calling for reducing child mortality.
SourceWorld Development Indicator (WDI) databank. Original source: UNICEF, WHO, World Bank, UN DESA, UNPD
TopicStatistical Capacity Indicator (SCI)
Statistical concept and methodologyScore is 1 if a national or international estimate is available for reference year. For assessment the reference year which is the year 2 years before current will be checked for data avail.
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