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International Child Health and Mortality Rate Metrics
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Declining death rates among children represent one of the most significant achievements of modern society. By tracking the dramatic reduction in child mortality across the globe, it becomes possible to visualise the presence of millions of individuals who are alive today specifically due to advancements in global health. Since 1990, the global child mortality rate has fallen from 9.3% to 3.7%, meaning that over 132 million more children have survived than would have if rates had remained constant. This information serves as both a celebration of past progress and a call to action for further improvements in healthcare accessibility and quality.
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- Entity: The name of the country or geographical region being observed, covering 236 unique entities.
- Code: The international code assigned to the specific country or region for standardisation.
- Year: The calendar year of the observation, spanning a wide timeframe from the mid-20th century to 2021.
- Under fifteen mortality: The numerical value representing the mortality rate or count for individuals under the age of fifteen.
Distribution
The records are provided in a single CSV file named
youth-mortality-rate new.csv with a file size of 331.29 kB. The collection contains 10,400 valid records structured across 4 columns, exhibiting 100% data integrity with no missing or mismatched entries. It is intended for annual updates to reflect the ongoing status of global child health.Usage
This resource is ideal for performing longitudinal studies on the efficacy of international health interventions. It is well-suited for building statistical models to compare mortality trends across different continents or economic zones. Additionally, researchers and historians can use these metrics to quantify the tangible human impact of vaccines, improved sanitation, and nutritional advancements over the last several decades.
Coverage
The geographic scope is global, including data for 236 unique countries and territories. Temporally, the collection spans from 1950 to 2021, providing a broad historical context. The demographic focus is specifically on children and youths under the age of fifteen, offering a thorough view of mortality shifts across generations.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
Global health researchers can leverage these records to identify regions that require further medical support and infrastructure. Policymakers and non-governmental organisations might utilise the data to demonstrate the success of health campaigns to donors and the public. Furthermore, educators and students in the fields of public health and sociology can find this a valuable primary source for understanding the factors that contribute to increasing human longevity.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Global Youth Mortality and Health Progress (1950-2021)
- 132 Million Lives Saved: Child Mortality Historical Archive
- International Child Health and Mortality Rate Metrics
- Our World in Data: Youth Mortality Resilience Records
- Long-Term Trends in Global Child Survival
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Original Data Source: International Child Health and Mortality Rate Metrics
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