June 4, 2026 · BMJ (Clinical research ed.) · DOI: 10.1136/bmj-2025-088684

Global, regional, and national levels and trends in under 5, infant, and neonatal mortality during 1990-2024 with scenario based projections to 2030: modelling study

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The authors aimed to estimate and project trends in neonatal, infant, and under-5 mortality rates from 1990 to 2024 across 200 countries, identifying areas where progress has stalled and assessing the risk of missing international child survival targets. Their findings reveal a significant slowdown in the decline of child mortality rates since 2015, with projections indicating that millions of preventable deaths could occur between 2025 and 2030, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. The study underscores the urgent need for renewed commitment and investment in child health care to meet global mortality reduction targets.

David Sharrow, Lucia Hug, Yang Liu, Graeme Wilson Fell, Danzhen You

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