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21/08/2015
The figures show that in England and Wales in 2013, there were 249 unexplained infant deaths, or a rate of 0.35 deaths per 1,000 live births. The rate had previously fallen from 0.41 in 2008 to 0.32 in 2012. It is understood the largest monthly increase in the deaths was recorded in February 2013, which coincided with a colder than average mean monthly temperature.
If all the infant deaths which occurred in 2013, unexplained deaths accounted for 9% of those. Almost 65% were recorded as sudden infant deaths, while 35% were recorded as 'unascertained' – where no other cause of death is recorded.
The number of boys experiencing unexplained infant deaths fell from 64% (150 deaths) in 2012, to 55% (138 deaths) in 2013.
Furthermore, the rate of infant deaths was found to be four times greater for mothers under the age of 20.
Neena Modi, President of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, said the figures were concerning, and that "information on cause of death and avoidable risk factors is essential to understand the underlying reasons. For example, parental smoking is a well-recognised risk factor for sudden unexplained infant death."
However, she added: "We would strongly urge that urgent attention is given to improving the quality and completeness of healthcare information, and conducting detailed analyses, so that effective measures to reduce infant mortality can be put in place."
(JP)
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Increase In Number Of Unexplained Infancy Deaths
Newly-released figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), has revealed an increase in the number of unexplained infant deaths in England and `wales. It is the first such increase since 2008.The figures show that in England and Wales in 2013, there were 249 unexplained infant deaths, or a rate of 0.35 deaths per 1,000 live births. The rate had previously fallen from 0.41 in 2008 to 0.32 in 2012. It is understood the largest monthly increase in the deaths was recorded in February 2013, which coincided with a colder than average mean monthly temperature.
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If all the infant deaths which occurred in 2013, unexplained deaths accounted for 9% of those. Almost 65% were recorded as sudden infant deaths, while 35% were recorded as 'unascertained' – where no other cause of death is recorded.
The number of boys experiencing unexplained infant deaths fell from 64% (150 deaths) in 2012, to 55% (138 deaths) in 2013.
Furthermore, the rate of infant deaths was found to be four times greater for mothers under the age of 20.
Neena Modi, President of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, said the figures were concerning, and that "information on cause of death and avoidable risk factors is essential to understand the underlying reasons. For example, parental smoking is a well-recognised risk factor for sudden unexplained infant death."
However, she added: "We would strongly urge that urgent attention is given to improving the quality and completeness of healthcare information, and conducting detailed analyses, so that effective measures to reduce infant mortality can be put in place."
(JP)
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