Table 1 Leading causes of mortality worldwide among children under 5 years of age [1, 2]
From: Policy challenges for the pediatric rheumatology workforce: Part III. the international situation
| Â | Cause | Proportion (%) of Total |
|---|---|---|
1. | Neonatal | 41 |
2. | Pneumonia | 14 |
3. | Diarrhea | 14 |
4. | Malaria | 8 |
5. | Injuries | 3 |
6. | HIV/AIDS | 2 |
7. | Measles | 1 |
8. | Other | 16-17 |