Children in sub-Saharan Africa have the world’s highest rates of under-5 mortality at 74 deaths per 1,000 live births, which is 14 times higher than the risk for children in North America and Europe. In 2021, sub-Saharan Africa accounted for more than 80% of under-5 mortality worldwide. Sadly, the causes of death, such as diarrhea, malaria and preterm birth, are mostly preventable or treatable.
Data science uncovers patterns in health service use linked to child mortality
