Publications
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.
Child death review data release 2025
The data in this report summarise information about child deaths in England up to 31 March 2025
Deaths of Children due to Neonatal Herpes
This NCMD briefing provides data on deaths of children due to neonatal Herpes Simplex Virus
Child Mortality During Winter Periods
This analysis focuses on the number of child deaths that occurred during winter periods between 2019 and 2024
When a Child Dies: A Guide for Parents and Carers
This guide tells parents and carers what to expect when a child dies
Falling deaths of children under 11 years
This briefing looks at deaths of children under 11 years as a result of a fall from a window or balcony
Children with Life-Limiting Conditions and Palliative and End-of-Life Care Needs
Detailed analysis on deaths of children with life-limiting conditions and…
Child drowning deaths 2019-2024
This report uses NCMD data to analyse drowning deaths between 2019 and 2024
The NCMD’s impact in 2024
This report explores the impact of the National Child Mortality Database programme in 2024
Critical central venous line complications in neonates
A briefing on critical central venous line complications in neonates
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Covid deaths in children in England during the first 2 years of the pandemic [BMJ]
This BMJ paper uses NCMD data to investigate the Covid-19 pandemic