Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Infant and Child Mortality

Preventive Medicine And Care play a significant role in reducing infant and child mortality rates. Infant mortality is defined as the death of a baby before their first birthday while child mortality is the death of a child before their fifth birthday. Developing countries are particularly affected by high infant an…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 2 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 16× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2474-3585 🗓 Reviewed July 2026

Overview

Preventive Medicine And Care play a significant role in reducing infant and child mortality rates. Infant mortality is defined as the death of a baby before their first birthday while child mortality is the death of a child before their fifth birthday. Developing countries are particularly affected by high infant and child mortality rates due to several factors such as poverty, lack of access to healthcare, and malnutrition. Preventive measures can have a significant impact on reducing infant and child mortality rates. Immunization is one of the most effective preventive measures against common diseases such as measles, mumps, rubella, and polio. Vaccination programs can be initiated by governments to ensure that all children receive immunizations against various infectious diseases. Proper nutrition and access to safe water are also essential for the prevention of infant and child mortality. Poor nutrition can lead to malnutrition, which weakens the immune system, making children more susceptible to life-threatening infections. Clean drinking water is essential to prevent illnesses such as diarrhea, which can be fatal to infants and young children. Health education is also vital in the prevention of infant and child mortality. Caregivers need to be educated on proper infant and child care, including safe sleeping positions and the importance of breast milk as a source of nutrition. Education on hygiene practices such as handwashing can also help to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. In conclusion, Preventive Medicine And Care play a crucial role in reducing infant and child mortality rates. Governments can implement vaccination programs, improve access to quality healthcare, and promote public health education to ensure that children survive and thrive.

Research published in this journal

2 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 2 articles above have been cited 16 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Oct 2025.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Preventive Medicine And Care (ISSN 2474-3585).

Journal editorial board
Heejung Kim · South Korea Monica Wang · United States Siddhartha Jonnalagadda · United States

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