- Each year, an estimated 2.955 million babies in the world die
before they reach the age of one month, and 3 million more are
stillborn. - Nearly 43% of all under-five child deaths in the
world are among newborn infants, babies in their first 28 days
of life or the neonatal period. - Three quarters of all newborn
deaths occur in the first week of life. - Neonatal mortality has
been declining worldwide. The number of deaths among babies 0-28
days old decreased from 4.4 million in 1990 to 2.955 million in
2011. There was also a 32% reduction in neonatal mortality rates
(NMRs) over the same period of time, from an estimated 32 deaths
per 1000 live births to 22 deaths per 1000 live births. - Up to
two thirds of newborn deaths can be prevented if known,
effective health measures are provided at birth and during the
first week of life. - In developing countries, nearly half of
all mothers and newborns do not receive skilled care during and
immediately after birth. - Preterm birth, intrapartum-related
complications