Highlights
Unexplained deaths in infancy, England and Wales: 2016
What's in the bulletin?
- There were 219 unexplained infant deaths in England and Wales in 2016, an increase compared with 2015 (195), but still lower than in 2006 (285).
- In 2016, the unexplained infant mortality rate rose to 0.31 deaths per 1,000 live births, however, the rate was not significantly higher than the 2015 rate (0.28) but was significantly lower than in 2006 (0.43).
- Unexplained infant deaths accounted for 8.3% of all infant deaths occurring in 2016, compared with 7.6% in 2015.
Child and infant mortality in England and Wales: 2016
What's in the bulletin?
- There were 2,651 infant deaths (deaths of those aged under one year) that occurred in England and Wales in 2016, compared with 2,578 in 2015 and 6,313 in 1986.
- In 2016, the infant mortality rate increased to 3.8 deaths per 1,000 live births, compared with 3.7 in 2015.
- Cancers remain the most common cause of death for children aged 1 to 15 years, accounting for 20.6% of deaths in 2016.
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Datasets related to Child health
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Unexplained deaths in infancy, England and Wales
Annual data on sudden infant deaths in England and Wales and deaths for which the cause remained unascertained after a full investigation.
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Child mortality (death cohort) tables in England and Wales
Live births, stillbirths and linked infant deaths occurring annually in England and Wales, and associated risk factors.
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Birth cohort tables for infant deaths
Live births, stillbirths and linked infant deaths for babies born in a given calendar year in England and Wales, and associated risk factors including gestational age, birthweight, mother's age at birth and ethnicity.
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Unexpected deaths in infancy, England and Wales
Annual data on unexpected deaths (certified by a coroner) and infant deaths by selected causes in England and Wales for the period 2004 to 2016.
Publications related to Child health
Statistical bulletins
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Unexplained deaths in infancy, England and Wales: 2016
Annual data on sudden infant deaths in England and Wales and infant deaths for which the cause remained unascertained after a full investigation, with associated risk factors.
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Child and infant mortality in England and Wales: 2017
Stillbirths, infant and childhood deaths occurring annually in England and Wales, and associated risk factors.
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Pregnancy and ethnic factors influencing births and infant mortality: 2013
Death rates of pre-term, full-term and post-term babies and various factors that may influence their survival.
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