Causes of Child Mortality
Infectious Diseases
Common infections like
pneumonia, diarrhea, and
malaria contribute significantly
to child mortality rates,
especially in areas with limited
access to healthcare.
Malnutrition
Undernutrition is a key factor,
affecting children's immune
systems and making them more
vulnerable to diseases and
infections.
Unsafe Water and
Sanitation
Poor access to clean water and
sanitation facilities contributes to
the spread of waterborne
diseases, posing a significant
threat to child health.
Importance of Reducing Child Mortality

Human Rights Economic Global Health Equity

Ensuring children's right to
survival and well-being is a
fundamental aspect of
advancing human rights and
equality.
Development
Reducing child mortality is
crucial for long-term
economic development, as a
healthy population is essential
for sustainable growth.
Striving to reduce child
mortality promotes health
equity, focusing on improving
the well-being of the most
vulnerable populations.
Strategies for Reducing Child Mortality

1 Improving Access to Healthcare

Enhancing access to quality healthcare services, especially in underserved areas, is crucial for
preventing and treating childhood illnesses.

2 Addressing Malnutrition and Poverty

Implementing nutritional interventions and poverty-alleviation programs to ensure children's
nutritional needs are met and families have the means to support them.

3 Immunization Programs
Establishing effective immunization programs to protect children from vaccine-preventable
diseases and reduce mortality rates.
Addressing Malnutrition and Poverty
1 Nutritional Support
Providing access to
nutritious food and
supplements to combat
malnutrition and
strengthen children's health
and resilience.
2 Poverty Alleviation
Implementing social
welfare and economic
empowerment programs to
lift families out of poverty
and improve overall living
conditions.
3 Mother and Child
Health Education
Empowering mothers with
knowledge on proper
nutrition and child health
practices to ensure children
receive adequate care and
support.
Education and Awareness Campaigns
Health Literacy Behavior Change Community
Promotion Communication Engagement
Supporting community-based Implementing behavior Engaging communities to
programs to enhance health change campaigns to promote participate in decision-making
literacy and foster a better positive health practices and and mobilize efforts to
understanding of child health encourage preventive care for address child mortality
and well-being. children. through local initiatives.
Conclusion and Call to Action
By focusing on comprehensive efforts to address the root causes of child mortality and strengthening healthcare
systems, we can collectively make a significant impact in reducing childhood deaths worldwide.