Maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health

Data, statistics and epidemiology

World : Under-5 mortality rate (probability of dying by age 5) per 1000 live births, 2010

The work of the Department of Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health (MCA) in the area of epidemiology focuses on the generation, synthesis, analysis, use and dissemination of evidence at various levels in order to inform the cycle of research, development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation and to provide key strategic information which can lead to action and positive changes in policies, strategies, health system, and ultimately in maternal and child health status.

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Mothers

358 000women died due to pregnancy or childbirth-related complications in 2008.

Maternal health epidemiology

Children

7.6 million7.6 million under-five children died in 2010

Child health epidemiology

Adolescents

11%of deaths were due to HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis among adolescents

Adolescent health epidemiology

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Data from the Global Health Observatory




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Department of Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health (MCA)
World Health Organization
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Tel.: +41 22 791 3281
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E-mail: mncah@who.int