The mortality rate fell to 9.2 cases per 1,000 newborns, compared with 11.8 cases a year earlier. Infant mortality remained slightly higher among boys than among girls, and this gender difference is typical of the entire human population worldwide.
According to the National Bureau of Statistics, 204 children died before reaching their first birthday in 2025—76 fewer than in 2024.
This statistically significant indicator reflects the quality of medical care, the standard of living, and the effectiveness of the entire maternal and child health care system. According to data from the World Health Organization, this indicator is highly sensitive to any socioeconomic changes.
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