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Unexplained deaths in infancy, England and Wales: 2021
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- There were 166 unexplained deaths of infants (aged under one year) in England and Wales in 2021, accounting for 7.1% of all infant deaths.
- The provisional unexplained infant mortality rate was 0.27 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2021; this was higher than in 2020, but lower than in 2019 and consistent with the long-term trend.
- Sudden infant deaths accounted for 64% of unexplained deaths in 2021.
Datasets related to Iechyd plant
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Main tables: Unexplained deaths in infancy, England and Wales
Annual data on sudden infant deaths in England and Wales and deaths for which the cause remained unascertained after a full investigation.
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Child mortality (death cohort) tables in England and Wales
Live births, stillbirths and linked infant deaths occurring annually in England and Wales, and associated risk factors.
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Birth cohort tables for infant deaths
Live births, stillbirths and linked infant deaths for babies born in a given calendar year in England and Wales, and associated risk factors including gestational age, birthweight, mother's age at birth and ethnicity.
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Unexpected deaths in infancy, England and Wales
Annual data on unexpected deaths (certified by a coroner) and infant deaths by selected causes in England and Wales.
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Statistical bulletins
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Unexplained deaths in infancy, England and Wales: 2021
Annual data on sudden infant deaths in England and Wales and infant deaths for which the cause remained unascertained after a full investigation.
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Child and infant mortality in England and Wales: 2022
Stillbirths, infant and childhood deaths occurring annually in England and Wales, and associated risk factors.
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Pregnancy and ethnic factors influencing births and infant mortality: 2013
Death rates of pre-term, full-term and post-term babies and various factors that may influence their survival.