June 4, 2026 · BMJ (Clinical research ed.) · DOI: 10.1136/bmj-2025-088685

Global, regional, and national levels and trends in older child, adolescent, and youth (5-24 years) all cause mortality from 1990 to 2024: modelling study

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The authors aim to estimate and analyze all-cause mortality among individuals aged 5-24 years across 200 countries from 1990 to 2024, identifying trends and regions requiring urgent investment. Their findings indicate that while overall mortality in this age group has increased in significance, progress in reducing deaths has been uneven, particularly in high mortality regions like West and Central Africa. The study highlights the need for targeted interventions to address preventable deaths and improve mortality monitoring systems.

Danzhen You, Lucia Hug, Graeme Wilson Fell, Yang Liu, David Sharrow, Patrick Gerland, Bruno Masquelier, Leontine Alkema, Fengqing Chao, Michel Guillot, Thomas Spoorenberg, Bochen Cao, Kathleen Strong, Haidong Wang, Helena Cruz Castanheira, Emi Suzuki

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