Child and Maternal Mortality
in Islamic Countries
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The most recent UN IGME estimates show that the under-5 mortality rate has reduced from 45.7
in 2000 to 30.4 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2017 (Figure 3.62).77
Figure 3.62. Under-5 mortality rate (U5MR) trends in Iraq
Data source: UN IGME estimate 2019
The reduction in neonatal mortality was slightly lower: reduced from 24.4 (95% CI: 22.0-27.2)
to 17.1 (95% CI: 12.1-24.4) deaths per 1,000 live births between 2000 and 2017 (Figure 3.63).
Figure 3.63. Neonatal mortality rate (U5MR) trends in Iraq
Data source: UN IGME estimate 2019