In 2021, the leading cause of death for infants less than one year of age in Canada was congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities. This statistic shows the leading causes of infant mortality in Canada in 2021.
Leading causes of infant mortality in Canada in 2021
Characteristic
Number of deaths
Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities
312
Disorders related to short gestation and low birth weight, not elsewhere classified
167
Newborn affected by maternal complications of pregnancy
153
Newborn affected by complications of placenta, cord and membranes
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StatCan. (August 28, 2023). Leading causes of infant mortality in Canada in 2021 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 03, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/587413/top-ten-causes-of-infant-mortality-in-canada/
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