Child and infant mortality rates
North West London's child and infant mortality rates have fallen since 2019, but disparities persist, with a growing share of deaths among very young babies and those with chromosomal conditions.
Child and infant mortality rates in North West London have decreased by 9.7% since 2019, according to the North West London Child Death Overview Panel's annual report in November 2026. Despite this overall positive trend, disparities remain across different age groups and communities.
The report highlighted that infants under 28 days old and children with chromosomal conditions now account for 57% of all reviewed deaths, an increase from 44% four years prior. This indicates a shift in the demographics of child deaths being reviewed in the region.
Key facts
- Child and infant mortality rates in North West London have fallen by 9.7% since 2019. Source
- Infants under 28 days old and children with chromosomal conditions account for 57% of all reviewed deaths in North West London. Source
- This share is up from 44% four years ago, according to the North West London Child Death Overview Panel's annual report in November 2026. Source
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