Disparities in child mortality
Child mortality rates in North West London have fallen, but disparities persist, with very young babies and those with chromosomal conditions forming a growing share of deaths.
The North West London Child Death Overview Panel's annual report in November 2026 stated that child and infant mortality rates in North West London have decreased by 9.7% since 2019. However, the report highlighted that disparities continue across different age groups and communities, despite the overall positive trend.
A growing proportion of reviewed deaths now involve very young babies and children with chromosomal conditions. Infants under 28 days old and those with chromosomal conditions accounted for 57% of all reviewed deaths in November 2026, an increase from 44% four years prior, according to the panel.
Key facts
- Child and infant mortality rates in North West London fell by 9.7% since 2019. Source
- Infants under 28 days old and children with chromosomal conditions accounted for 57% of all reviewed deaths in North West London in November 2026. Source
- This figure is up from 44% four years prior. Source
- These findings were reported by the North West London Child Death Overview Panel in its annual report in November 2026. Source
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