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 deaths due to Asthma or Anaphylaxis
This report draws on data from the National Child Mortality Database (NCMD) to investigate deaths in children due to asthma and anaphylaxis, and to draw out learning and recommendations for service providers and policymakers.This NCMD thematic report aims to identify...
Child death review data release 2024
The data in this report summarise information about child deaths in England up to 31 March 2024
Child drowning deaths in England 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023
This summary report aims to describe the number and characteristics of child drowning deaths in England, based on the latest available data from the NCMD, which covers the period 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023. It builds on the findings of NCMD thematic report Deaths...
Supporting material: Children with a learning disability and autistic children aged 4 – 17 years
Supporting material: Children with a learning disability and autistic children aged 4 - 17 years Contents 1. Background and scope2. Personal stories 3. Methodology and limitations4. References5. Appendices1. Background and scope Back to contents This NCMD thematic...
Learning from deaths: Children with a learning disability and autistic children aged 4 – 17 years
This report draws on data from the National Child Mortality Database (NCMD) to investigate deaths in children with a learning disability and autistic children, and to draw out learning and recommendations for service providers and policymakers. This NCMD thematic...
![Surge of lower respiratory tract group A streptococcal infections in England in winter 2022 [The Lancet]](https://www.ncmd.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/pexels-cottonbro-studio-5867700-400x250.jpg)
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]](https://www.ncmd.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/pexels-william-fortunato-6393387-400x250.jpg)
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...