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This data sheet from the Population Reference Bureau explores the disparities in child mortality rates among different wealth groups, focusing on deaths of children under age 5 per 1,000 live births. It highlights that children in lower wealth households are at a significantly higher risk of mortality compared to their counterparts in wealthier families. Understanding these disparities is crucial for addressing child health and implementing effective policies aimed at reducing child mortality through economic and social development.
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Child Mortality by Wealth Deaths Under Age 5 per 1,000 Live Births Source: Population Reference Bureau, Population & Economic Development Linkages 2007 Data Sheet.
Notes on Child Mortality by Wealth The mortality rate of children under age 5 varies between the wealthy and the poor in a country. People in lower wealth groups face more risk of their children dying than those in wealthier groups.