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Research code: 401000020
Ethics code: IR.THUMS.REC.1403.004
1- Vice-Chanceller for Health, Torbat Heydariyeh University of Medical Sciences, Torbat Heydariyeh, Iran
2- Department of Epidemiology, School of Health, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran ,ghorbanim1@tums.ac.ir
2- Department of Epidemiology, School of Health, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran ,
Abstract: (21 Views)
Background and Aims: Child mortality is considered one of the key indicators for assessing the status of health and social development. Understanding the pattern of causes of child mortality plays a significant role in planning effective interventions. This study aimed to describe the causes of mortality in children aged 1 to 59 months and examine its annual fluctuations in the population covered by Torbat-e Heydariyeh University of Medical Sciences, Torbat-e Heydariyeh, Iran, from 2018 to 2023.
Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted using past registry data over a six-year period. All recorded deaths of children aged 1 to 59 months from 2018 to 2023 were included in the study. The obtained data included demographic characteristics, the primary cause of death based on ICD-10 classification, and cases of death attributed to COVID-19. Data analysis was performed using SPSS software and ArcGIS Pro software.
Results: A total of 177 deaths were recorded. The mean age of the deceased children was 17.17 ± 17.18 months, with the highest frequency in the 1 to 12-month age group. The distribution of deaths by gender, place of residence, and place of death was reported descriptively. Congenital abnormalities (44%) and unintentional injuries (17.5%) were the most common causes of death. During the study period, only two deaths attributed to COVID-19 were recorded.
Conclusion: Based on the study’s findings, congenital abnormalities and accidents were the main causes of child mortality in the region. Accordingly, strengthening prenatal care, improving pre-natal screening programs, and implementing preventive interventions can play a significant role in reducing child mortality.
Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted using past registry data over a six-year period. All recorded deaths of children aged 1 to 59 months from 2018 to 2023 were included in the study. The obtained data included demographic characteristics, the primary cause of death based on ICD-10 classification, and cases of death attributed to COVID-19. Data analysis was performed using SPSS software and ArcGIS Pro software.
Results: A total of 177 deaths were recorded. The mean age of the deceased children was 17.17 ± 17.18 months, with the highest frequency in the 1 to 12-month age group. The distribution of deaths by gender, place of residence, and place of death was reported descriptively. Congenital abnormalities (44%) and unintentional injuries (17.5%) were the most common causes of death. During the study period, only two deaths attributed to COVID-19 were recorded.
Conclusion: Based on the study’s findings, congenital abnormalities and accidents were the main causes of child mortality in the region. Accordingly, strengthening prenatal care, improving pre-natal screening programs, and implementing preventive interventions can play a significant role in reducing child mortality.
Type of Study: Original Article |
Subject:
General Health
Received: 2025/11/5 | Accepted: 2026/02/25 | ePublished ahead of print: 2026/05/26
Received: 2025/11/5 | Accepted: 2026/02/25 | ePublished ahead of print: 2026/05/26
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