Breakdown of child mortality by cause, World, 1990 to 2019

Total child mortality rates, measured as the number of deaths per 100,000 children under 5 years old. Deaths have been broken down by non-communicable diseases(NCDs) which include cardiovascular diseases, cancers, diabetes and respiratory diseases. Injuries include deaths from accidents, as well as those from homicide,conflict and natural disasters.

1990201919952000200520102015Non-communicablediseases (NCDs)Communicable,maternal,neonatal, andnutritionaldiseasesInjuries