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.
This report explores the impact of the National Child Mortality Database (NCMD) programme in 2022. 2022 was an exciting year for the NCMD. Now in our second year of sharing findings and analysis, we were once again able to travel to meetings and conferences to share...
In this report launch the NCMD's Professor Peter Fleming and a panel of experts explore our novel findings regarding sudden, unexpected and unexplained deaths among infants and older children. The session covers the following: All children who died suddenly and...
![Child Mortality in England During the First 2 Years of the COVID-19 Pandemic [JAMA]](https://www.ncmd.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/pexels-ketut-subiyanto-4546132-400x250.jpg)
The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) first published this paper, based on unique NCMD data, which looks at how child mortality changed over the duration of the Covid-19 pandemic.Previous research including work from the NCMD has shown that child...
UK Safety Alert issued for small high-powered magnetic products.
![What is the relationship between deprivation, modifiable factors and childhood deaths? [BMJ]](https://www.ncmd.info/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/edward-howell-zuel-45OtJo-unsplash-400x250.jpg)
BMJ first published this paper, based on unique NCMD data, which identifies links between social deprivation and childhood mortality, and identifies potential points where public health, social and education interventions, or health policy may be best targeted.The...
This report draws on data from the National Child Mortality Database (NCMD) to investigate sudden, unexpected and unexplained deaths in both infants and children and young people, and to draw out learning and recommendations for service providers and policymakers.When...
The National Child Mortality Database is delighted to announce that we have won a commendation in this year's Richard Driscoll awards. The Richard Driscoll Memorial Award 2022 is awarded each year by the Healthcare Quality Improvement Partnership to recognise...
Webinar: Wednesday 14 December, 1300–1400 Online, with free registration in advanceThe latest report from the NCMD, Sudden and Unexpected Deaths in Infancy and Childhood, is due for publication on Thursday 8 December 2022. This report will use the unique data...
Webinar: Wednesday 1 February, 1000–1115 Online, with free registration in advanceConsanguinity, or close relative marriage, is when any couple are related by blood to each other. 90% of children born to consanguineous families will not have a genetic condition, but...