Major Causes of Death in Children Under Five in Developing Countries and the Contribution of Malnutrition
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The major causes of under-5 mortality include common
preventable or treatable diseases such as measles, diarrhea,
and pneumonia. Malnutrition increases children’s vulnerability
to these conditions.
Note: Percents do not total 100 due to rounding. |
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Adapted from “WHO estimates of the causes of death in children.” (2005). The Lancet 365:1147–1152. |
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