Our publications section carries all NCMD reports, briefings and data releases. Here you’ll find in-depth analysis of overall child mortality in England, deep dives into specific causes of death with recommendations for improvement in the future, and complete data releases that give you a chance to explore the unique data we hold for yourself.
![The role of the paediatrician in assessing internet use in young people and its effect on mental health and suicide [BMJ]](https://www.ncmd.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/pexels-helenalopes-37460050-400x250.jpg)
Every child suicide is a tragedy, with far-reaching consequences for families, communities, and society as a whole. It is one of the leading causes of death in young people, with a rate of 1.8 per 100,000 9-17 year olds. As professionals involved in the investigation...
This NCMD briefing describes the characteristics of the children who died of SUDEP and the learning from the national themes identified from the child death reviews.
![Close relationship union and pregnancy outcomes [The Lancet]](https://www.ncmd.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/pregnancy-400x250.jpg)
Consanguinity is associated with an increased risk of autosomal-recessive conditions. Factors such as low awareness of available services, language barriers, cultural considerations, and variation in how services are offered contribute to reduced rates of perinatal...
![Understanding the wider determinants of child road fatalities in England and opportunities for prevention [BMJ]](https://www.ncmd.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/road-safety-child-400x250.jpg)
In Great Britain, an estimated 4% of road deaths occur among children under 16 years-old. Previous research has often focused on individual-level risk factors, with less attention to the broader social, environmental and system-level determinants shaping child road...
Warning! This video is designed as a professional training resource. Please note that the language used reflects a professional context. Some people may find it difficult or upsetting to watch.In this session NCMD Deputy Director Vicky Sleap unpacks some of the common...
![Changes in child suicide rates and characteristics during the COVID-19 pandemic in England [Frontiers]](https://www.ncmd.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/pexels-gustavo-fring-4000604-400x250.jpg)
The aim of this study was to use the NCMD's unique dataset to report on any changes, and characteristics of children dying by suicide in England, before, and during the COVID pandemic. It finds that, in England, suicide rates do not appear to be increasing, and the...
The National Child Mortality Database (NCMD) is pleased to share its new guidance on determining modifiability within Child Death Review Meetings (CDRMs) and Child Death Overview Panel (CDOP) reviews. Developed through close collaboration with colleagues from CDOPs,...
Warning! This video is designed as a professional training resource. Please note that the language used reflects a professional context. Some people may find it difficult or upsetting to watch.In this presentation NCMD Deputy Director Sylvia Stoianova and Emily...
Warning! This video is intended for a professional audience and deals with difficult subject matter in a straightforward and matter-of-fact way. Those with lived experience of bereavement and child loss may find it difficult or upsetting to watch. This event,...