The World Health Organization has warned that urgent action is needed to reduce the number of children dying from preventable causes in its European region.
In its latest report summarising health trends in the region,1 which covers 53 countries across Europe and Asia, WHO said that protecting the health of children required specific attention, with 75 647 children dying before their 5th birthday in 2022.
The report, which is produced every three years, highlights the need to improve population health and access to essential healthcare services to improve outcomes. “Too many infants still die unnecessarily before the age of 5 years,” it says. “Closing the gap between the member states with the highest and lowest mortality rates remains a challenge, especially since some have recorded relatively higher rates over the past 5 years.” …
