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.
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
![Covid deaths in children in England during the first 2 years of the pandemic [BMJ]](https://www.ncmd.info/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/pexels-shkrabaanthony-5306507-400x250.jpg)
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
![Fatal Food Anaphylaxis in Children: A Statutory Review in England [Wiley]](https://www.ncmd.info/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Asthma-sick-child-e1738686322959-400x250.jpg)
Fatal Food Anaphylaxis in Children: A Statutory Review in England [Wiley]
Fatal anaphylaxis is a very rare, unpredictable tragedy. For children and young people, most fatal anaphylaxis is caused by food allergy, and thus, carers of children and young people with food allergy may become preoccupied about the possibility of sudden, unexpected...
![Child mortality in England after national lockdowns for COVID-19 [PLOS]](https://www.ncmd.info/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/pexels-zeynep-yilmaz-327514331-30584836-400x250.jpg)
Child mortality in England after national lockdowns for COVID-19 [PLOS]
During the COVID-19 pandemic children and young people (CYP) mortality in England reduced to the lowest on record, but it is unclear if the mechanisms which facilitated a reduction in mortality had a longer lasting impact, and what impact the pandemic, and its social...
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