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What Causes Five Million Child Deaths Each Year—and How Can We Stop Them
health1 day ago

What Causes Five Million Child Deaths Each Year—and How Can We Stop Them

Five million children die each year, with the global pattern driven by infectious diseases and birth-related causes (including preterm birth and neonatal complications); non-communicable diseases and injuries play smaller roles. In Nigeria, infectious diseases account for about 56% of deaths (malaria being the leading cause) and only about half of births are attended by a skilled professional, while in high-income countries such as the UK, birth complications and chronic diseases predominate. Among older children, injuries and cancers rise in prominence. Most of these deaths are preventable through vaccines, safer births, safer roads, and better neonatal and childhood care, and the article highlights country-level data visualizations to explore trends across four decades.

via Our World in Data|
#birth-complications#child-mortality#health
"UN Report: Global Child Mortality Reaches Record Low in 2022"
health-global-development2 years ago

"UN Report: Global Child Mortality Reaches Record Low in 2022"

A new report by UNICEF marks a historic moment as the number of children dying before their 5th birthday has dropped below 5 million for the first time, with significant progress in countries like Malawi, Rwanda, Cambodia, Mongolia, and Uzbekistan. However, despite the positive trend, there is still much work to be done, especially in sub-Saharan Africa and Southern Asia where child mortality rates remain high due to preventable and treatable conditions. Inequalities within countries, such as urban-rural divides and disparities in wealth and education, also impact child mortality. While interventions like community health workers have shown success, more efforts are needed to address newborn care and ensure continued health investments to further reduce child mortality.

via NPR|
#child-mortality#global-health#health-global-development
"The Heartbreaking Reality of Watching Children Succumb to Measles"
health-vaccines-global-health2 years ago

"The Heartbreaking Reality of Watching Children Succumb to Measles"

A pediatrician in the Democratic Republic of the Congo shares the devastating impact of measles on children in a region with limited medical resources, emphasizing the importance of vaccines. With thousands of children dying from measles each year, the lack of access to vaccinations and medical care exacerbates the situation. The physician highlights the stark contrast in child mortality rates between underdeveloped regions like Sankuru and the U.S., underscoring the critical role of preventive healthcare and accurate data systems in combating diseases. The essay serves as a poignant reminder of the privilege and fortune in more developed nations, urging parents to consider the life-saving benefits of vaccines.

via STAT|
#child-mortality#global-health#health-vaccines-global-health
"Gates Foundation Raises 2024 Budget to $8.6 Billion Amid Global Health Concerns"
healthcare-philanthropy2 years ago

"Gates Foundation Raises 2024 Budget to $8.6 Billion Amid Global Health Concerns"

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates expressed concern about declining healthcare spending globally, particularly on child mortality, during an interview at the World Economic Forum. Despite this trend, the Gates Foundation announced its largest annual budget of $8.6 billion for 2024, with a commitment to increase spending to $9 billion by 2026. The foundation's focus remains on reducing health inequities and combating infectious diseases, with significant progress made in reducing child deaths, malaria, HIV, and polio cases. Gates emphasized the plateau in healthcare progress during the pandemic, highlighting the ongoing challenges in the sector.

via Yahoo Finance|
#bill-gates#child-mortality#gates-foundation
"Breakthrough Study Suggests Crib Cam Footage Could Unlock Mystery of Child Fatalities"
health2 years ago

"Breakthrough Study Suggests Crib Cam Footage Could Unlock Mystery of Child Fatalities"

Researchers at NYU Langone Health have found potential evidence linking seizures during sleep to sudden unexplained death in childhood (SUDC), after analyzing crib cam footage of seven toddlers who died in their sleep. The study, though small, is the first to offer direct evidence of a seizure link, with five of the toddlers exhibiting movements consistent with brief seizures. The findings, published in the journal Neurology, suggest that fever-related seizures, which are common and usually harmless in young children, could occasionally be a warning sign of SUDC. The research aims to uncover more about this poorly understood phenomenon, which claims over 400 lives a year in the US among toddlers and preschoolers.

via Newser|
#child-mortality#crib-cams#health
"Seizures Linked to Mysterious Sudden Deaths in Toddlers, Studies Suggest"
health2 years ago

"Seizures Linked to Mysterious Sudden Deaths in Toddlers, Studies Suggest"

Researchers at NYU Langone Health have found potential evidence linking seizures during sleep to sudden unexplained death in childhood (SUDC) after analyzing home monitoring videos of seven toddlers who died in their sleep. The study, though small, is the first to offer direct evidence of a seizure link, with five of the toddlers showing movements consistent with brief seizures. The findings raise questions about the role of fever-related seizures, which are common but usually harmless, in these unexplained deaths. The research aims to identify children at risk and potentially change outcomes, but more extensive research is needed to understand the phenomenon fully.

via Fox News|
#child-mortality#crib-death#health
"Crib Camera Studies Link Seizures to Sudden Child Deaths"
health-and-medicine2 years ago

"Crib Camera Studies Link Seizures to Sudden Child Deaths"

Researchers at NYU Langone Health have found potential evidence linking seizures during sleep to sudden unexplained death in childhood (SUDC), after analyzing home monitoring videos of seven toddlers who died in their sleep. The study, though small, is the first to offer direct evidence of a seizure link, with most of the children showing brief seizure-like movements before death. This raises questions about the common occurrence of fever-related seizures in young children and whether they could occasionally be a warning sign of a more serious condition. The findings don't change current advice about febrile seizures but point to the need for further research to identify at-risk children and potentially prevent future tragedies.

via NBC News|
#child-mortality#febrile-seizures#health-and-medicine
"Seizures in Sleep Linked to Unexplained Child Deaths, Crib Videos Suggest"
health-and-science2 years ago

"Seizures in Sleep Linked to Unexplained Child Deaths, Crib Videos Suggest"

Researchers at NYU Langone Health have found potential evidence linking seizures during sleep to sudden unexplained death in childhood (SUDC) after analyzing home monitoring videos of seven toddlers who died in their sleep. The study, though small, is the first to offer direct evidence of a seizure link, with five of the toddlers showing brief seizure-like movements before death. The findings, published in the journal Neurology, suggest that while fever-related seizures are common and usually harmless in young children, they might occasionally be a warning of a more serious condition. Further research is needed to identify children at risk and potentially change outcomes.

via ABC News|
#child-mortality#febrile-seizures#health-and-science