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Daily risk of death during first month of life based on analysis of 47 DHS data sets (1995–2003) with 10 048 neonatal deaths. Deaths in first 24 h recorded as occurring on Day 0, or possibly Day 1, depending on interpretation of question and coding of response. Preference for reporting certain days (7, 14, 21 and 30) is apparent. Between 73 and 76% of neonatal deaths occur in the first 7 days after birth. Source: The Lancet.12
