India sustains progress in reducing child deaths amid slowing global gains, says new UN report
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Why in news
A UN report highlighted India's steady progress in reducing child mortality despite a global slowdown in gains since 2015.
Background
The UN report estimates that 4.9 million children died before their fifth birthday in 2024. Newborn deaths account for nearly half of all under-five deaths globally.
Facts for Prelims
- Fact4.9 million children died before their fifth birthday in 2024 according to UN estimates
- FactNewborn deaths account for nearly half of all under-five deaths
- FactInfectious diseases and injuries are leading causes of death for children and adolescents
For Mains
Q. Discuss the structural and systemic factors contributing to India's progress in reducing child mortality despite global stagnation in health gains.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Nutritional gap: Persistent malnutrition as a primary driver of child mortality despite public health interventions
- Healthcare accessibility: Need for low-cost interventions to address high newborn mortality rates
- Epidemiological shift: Managing the dual burden of infectious diseases and rising injury-related deaths
Keywords: Child Mortality Rate · Public Health Interventions · Newborn Mortality · Malnutrition · Global Health Trends
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