Objective To assess respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) compared with birth asphyxia as
the cause of death in preterm newborns, assigned by the neonatal intensive care unit …

Objectives To systematically review current practices, strengths and limitations of existing VA
approaches to increase understanding of health system stakeholders and researchers …

Background Review of data from multiple sources is often necessary to determine cause of
death for stillbirths and neonatal deaths, especially in low-to middle-income countries …

Pre-natal exposures to nicotine and alcohol are known risk factors for sudden infant death
syndrome (SIDS), the leading cause of post-neonatal infant mortality. Here, we present data …

Background In low-resource settings, it is challenging to ascertain the burden and causes of
under-5 mortality as many deaths occur outside health facilities. We aimed to determine the …

Background Vital statistics are critical for effective public health and monitoring progress
towards child survival. Nigeria has the highest global under-five mortality rate; however …

Background There is a dearth of studies assessing non-communicable disease (NCD)
mortality within population-based settings in Uganda. We assessed mortality due to major …

Abstract Background In most African countries where a legitimate vital registration system is
lacking, physicians often review verbal autopsy (VA) data to determine the cause of death …

In this issue of Pediatrics, Lapidot et al 1 report the findings of modified verbal autopsies
(VAs) conducted for infants from the ages of 4 days to 6 months who were brought in dead to …

9.2 BACKGROUND Pneumonia is the leading cause of childhood mortality, accounting for
approximately 16% of under-5 deaths globally (1). The majority of these deaths occur in low …