Childhood mortality is an important indicator
of overall health and development in a
country. These estimates assess population
and health programs and policies, as well
as contribute to population projections. Childhood
mortality measures also help identify
specific populations that are at increased
health risk.
Several measures of childhood mortality
are calculated using DHS survey data:
Neonatal mortality- the probability
of dying within the 1st month of life
Infant mortality- the probability
of dying before the 1st birthday
Postneonatal mortality- the difference
between infant and neonatal mortality
Child mortality- the probability of
dying between the 1st and 5th birthdays
Under-five mortality- the probability
of dying before the fifth birthday
Related Indicators
Infant and child mortality
Infant and child mortality by background characteristics (10 year rates)
Infant and child mortality by demographic characteristics (10 year rates)
