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Figure 3.3 Age distribution of deaths among under-five children, 1991–2013

09/01/2015

Between 1991 and 2013, the under-five mortality rate decreased steadily, according to the national MCH surveillance system. In 2013, 79 per cent of the under-five mortality occurred during infancy (deaths before 12 months), while neonatal mortality (deaths between 0 and 28 days of age) accounted for 53 per cent of all under-five deaths.

Source: National Health and Family Planning Commission, China Health and Family Planning Statistical Yearbook, 2014

Figure 3.3
Between 1991 and 2013, the under-five mortality rate decreased steadily, according to the national MCH surveillance system. In 2013, 79 per cent of the under-five mortality occurred during infancy (deaths before 12 months), while neonatal mortality (deaths between 0 and 28 days of age) accounted for 53 per cent of all under-five deaths.

上一篇:Figure 3.2 Under-five mortality rate, 2013
下一篇:Figure 3.4 Causes of under-five mortality, 2013

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