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.
Like many organisations working with colleagues in the suicide prevention and charity sectors, we were deeply saddened to hear of the closure of PAPYRUS, the UK charity dedicated to the prevention of young suicide after almost 30 years of work in this area. At the...
![Non-suicidal self-injury and other key predictors of suicide deaths among children and adolescents in England: a population-based case-control study [Springer]](https://www.ncmd.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/pexels-am83-32466457-400x250.jpg)
Suicide is a leading cause of mortality in young people globally. A history of prior self-harm, with or without suicidal intent, is associated with increased risks of future suicide attempts or suicides. This NCMD research paper uses conditional logistic regression to...
![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,...