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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Child deaths due to Asthma or Anaphylaxis

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...

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Sudden and Unexpected Deaths in Infancy and Childhood

Sudden and Unexpected Deaths in Infancy and Childhood

This report draws on data from the National Child Mortality Database (NCMD) to investigate sudden, unexpected and unexplained deaths in both infants and children and young people, and to draw out learning and recommendations for service providers and policymakers.When...

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Suicide in Children and Young People

Suicide in Children and Young People

This report, the second thematic report from the NCMD, looks at deaths that occurred or were reviewed by a child death overview panel between 1st April 2019 and 31st March 2020.

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