UNICEF REPORTS CHILD MORTALITY UNDER FIVE REDUCED
The number of children dying before their fifth birthday has decreased steadily over the past few years, says a UNICEF report.
According to the report dated Friday Sept. 11, 2009, child mortality fell to under 9 million in 2008. The average rate of decline from 2000 to 2008 is 2.3% compared to a 1.4% average decline from 1990 to 2000.
UNICEF supposes that breast feeding, which became more popular, vaccinations and other measure of protection have had positive impact on the reduction of child mortality under five.