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.

Surge of lower respiratory tract group A streptococcal infections in England in winter 2022 [The Lancet]

The Lancet first published this paper, based on unique NCMD data, which looks at the epidemiology and clinical profile of Group A Strep infections in winter 2022.Following low incidence of invasive group A streptococcal (iGAS) infections during the COVID-19 pandemic,...

The NCMD’s impact in 2023

This report explores the impact of the National Child Mortality Database (NCMD) programme in 2023. 2023 was an exceptional year for the NCMD. Now in our third year of sharing findings and analysis, we ramped up our engagement in the policy space and ensured our...

Race and Ethnicity, Deprivation, and Infant Mortality in England, 2019-2022 [JAMA]

JAMA Network Open first published this paper, based on unique NCMD data, which looks at the outcomes of children with different ethnicities.Twelve percent of infant deaths in England could be avoided if all infants in England had the same risk of death as White...

Infection related deaths of children and young people in England

This report draws on data from the National Child Mortality Database (NCMD) to investigate infection related deaths in children and young people, and to draw out learning and recommendations for service providers and policymakers.Every child or young person whose...

Infection related deaths: Personal stories and case studies

Infection related deaths: Personal stories and case studiesContents 1. Introduction 2. Personal stories 3. Case studies1. Introduction Back to contents The following personal stories and case studies highlight both the lived experience of parents whose children have...

Child death review data release 2023

Child Death Review Data Release: Year ending 31 March 2023Contents 1. Introduction 2. Child death notifications Infant deaths Neonatal deaths 3. Child death reviews by CDOPs 4. Technical information 5. Acknowledgements1. Introduction Back to contents The National...

Newborn Health and Child Mortality Across England [JAMA]

JAMA Network Open first published this paper, based on unique NCMD data, which looks at how neonatal illnesses impacts on health throughout childhood.As many as 71.6% of child deaths up to age 10 are linked to illness as a newborn, according to this University of...

Changes in background characteristics and risk factors among SIDS infants in England [BMJ]

BMJ Open first published this paper, based on unique NCMD data, which looks at how risk factors for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) have changed over the last 30 years.This paper investigates the background characteristics and risk factors in the sleeping...

A thematic review of vulnerability, which increases the risk of poor outcomes, in infants

This report from NCMD Honorary Senior Public Health Specialist Dr Helen Duncan takes a look at the factors that make infants vulnerable to sudden, unexpected and unexplained death, building on the findings of NCMD thematic report Sudden and Unexpected Deaths in...

Deaths of children and young people due to traumatic incidents

This report draws on data from the National Child Mortality Database (NCMD) to investigate traumatic deaths in children and young people, and to draw out learning and recommendations for service providers and policymakers. Every child or young person who dies as a...

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