Childhood mortality in England and Wales: 2015

Childhood mortality in England and Wales: 2015 2015 saw the first increase in the infant mortality rate in England and Wales since 2006. The rate rose to 3.7 deaths per 1,000 births from the record low of 3.6 in 2014, but it remains low in historical terms. There are many risk factors contributing to infant mortality such as birthweight, mother’s age at birth of child, and the parents’ socio-economic status. Office for National Statistics

See also:

• Infant deaths rise for first time since 2003 says ONS The Daily Mail