Research
Infant mortality falls by 16% in some of England's most deprived areas, new national data show
The Brief
- Infant mortality in some of England's most deprived areas fell 16% from April 2025 to March 2026 compared with the previous year.
- The figures come from the latest national data published by the National Child Mortality Database (NCMD) at the University of Bristol.
- The source reports the decline for some of the most disadvantaged areas, not for England as a whole.
Why it matters
The figures give national-level evidence on how infant mortality is changing in the most deprived parts of England, which is useful for judging the effect of health and social policy on inequalities.
Who’s affected
- public health researchers and policymakers
- anyone with a stake in child health inequalities in England
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Infant mortality in some of England's most disadvantaged areas fell by 16% from April 2025 to March 2026 compared with the previous year, according to the latest national data published by the National Child Mortality Database (NCMD) at the University of Bristol.
Timeline
National Child Mortality Database published latest national data showing the 16% fall in infant mortality in deprived areas
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Infant mortality falls by 16% in some of England's most deprived areas, new national data show