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Global causes of childhood deaths
| Cause | % |
|---|---|
| Pneumonia | 18 |
| Malaria | 8 |
| Sepsis | 6 |
| AIDS | 2 |
| Pertussis | 2 |
| Meningitis | 2 |
| Measles | 1 |
| Tetanus | 1 |
| Other infections | 9 |
| Preterm birth complications | 12 |
| Birth asphyxia | 9 |
| Congenital abnormalities | 3 |
| Diarrhea | 15 |
| Injury | 3 |
| Others | 9 |
Infections contribute to 49% of childhood deaths globally. Causes that led to less than 1% of deaths are not presented. Adapted from [61].
