Mortality in children and adolescents in Western Democratic Republic of Congo: retrospective analysis of verbal autopsy and demographic data from the Kimpese Health and Demographic Surveillance System

Background There is a paucity of data on causes of death in children and adolescents that can be used for public health prioritisation in settings with the highest mortality burden. We aimed to estimate the causes and circumstances around deaths for the age group 1 month to 19 years in the Western D...

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Main Authors: Carina King, Tobias Alfvén, Helena Hildenwall, Mala Ali Mapatano, Joël Kiniati Fumwakwau, Mattias Schedwin, Mireille Amba Ngale, Delphin Mavinga Phanzu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2025-03-01
Series:BMJ Paediatrics Open
Online Access:https://bmjpaedsopen.bmj.com/content/9/1/e003224.full
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