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The Top 5 Leading Causes of Death For Female Children up to 4 years of age in High Income Countries
| Cause of Death | Female Child Deaths | Percentage of Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Birth asphyxia and birth trauma | 4,165 | 24.42% |
| 2 | Congenital heart anomalies | 3,891 | 22.82% |
| 3 | Low birth weight | 3,789 | 22.22% |
| 4 | Road traffic injuries | 881 | 5.16% |
| 5 | Lower respiratory infections | 829 | 4.86% |
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Death Statistics, Leading Causes of Death, High Income Countries
Sources: WHO report: Injury, a Leading Cause of the Global Burden of Disease 2000.
List Notes: All Statistics are reported deaths for the year 2000. This WHO study combines mortality data from national vital registration systems with information obtained from surveys, censuses, epidemiological studies and health service data. Percentage of total is derived from 15 causes of death and/or diseases (for each particular age group) as listed in the World Injury report.
Sources: WHO report: Injury, a Leading Cause of the Global Burden of Disease 2000.
List Notes: All Statistics are reported deaths for the year 2000. This WHO study combines mortality data from national vital registration systems with information obtained from surveys, censuses, epidemiological studies and health service data. Percentage of total is derived from 15 causes of death and/or diseases (for each particular age group) as listed in the World Injury report.
