In 2019, the main causes of death among children aged under five in Nigeria were neonatal disorders. More specifically, 25 percent of all deaths were caused by neonatal disorders. Among the main cases of infant mortality in Nigeria, there were lower respiratory infections, diarrheal diseases, and malaria.
Main causes of death among children aged under 5 in Nigeria in 2019
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IHME. (October 7, 2020). Main causes of death among children aged under 5 in Nigeria in 2019 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved July 22, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1172807/main-causes-of-infant-mortality-in-nigeria/
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IHME. (2020). Main causes of death among children aged under 5 in Nigeria in 2019. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: July 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1172807/main-causes-of-infant-mortality-in-nigeria/
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