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.

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The NCMD’s impact in 2023

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...

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Infection related deaths: Personal stories and case studies

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...

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Child death review data release 2023

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...

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Newborn Health and Child Mortality Across England [JAMA]

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...

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