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Main causes of pediatric mortality for all ages
| Causes of death | Number of deaths | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Neonatal infections | 152 | 24,2% |
| Prematurity | 115 | 18,3% |
| Perinatal asphyxia | 71 | 11,3% |
| Neonatal respiratory distress | 57 | 9% |
| Infectious causes | 24 | 3,8% |
| Pulmonary infections | 25 | 3,9% |
| Malformations | 46 | 7,3% |
| Heart Diseases | 13 | 2% |
| Neoplasia | 16 | 2,5% |
| Uncertain | 96 | 15,2% |
| Poisoning | 9 | 1,4% |
| Traumatic causes | 6 | 0,9% |
| Various | 18 | 0,4% |
