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.
Understanding consanguinity-related child deaths
This report draws on data from the National Child Mortality Database (NCMD) to investigate deaths in children related to consanguinity and chromosomal, genetic and congenital anomalies, and to draw out learning and recommendations for service providers and...
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Airway, Breathing or Circulation Failure in Fatal Food Anaphylaxis: A Nationally Representative Case Series [Wiley]
Anaphylaxis in children is rare but increasingly reported with food allergies being the most common triggers. The World Allergy Organisation (WAO) characterises severe anaphylaxis as ‘a potentially life-threatening compromise in airway, breathing and/or the...
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Prehospital Care in Fatal Food Anaphylaxis: A Nationally Representative Case Series [Wiley]
Anaphylaxis in children is rare but increasingly reported with food allergies being the most common triggers. The World Allergy Organisation (WAO) characterises severe anaphylaxis as ‘a potentially life-threatening compromise in airway, breathing and/or the...
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