What are the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in children?

Leading Causes of Morbidity in Children

The leading causes of morbidity (illness and disease) in children are:

* Acute respiratory infections, such as pneumonia, bronchitis, and influenza

* Diarrheal diseases, such as cholera and rotavirus

* Malaria

* Measles

* Neonatal conditions, such as preterm birth and low birth weight

* Nutritional deficiencies, such as vitamin A deficiency and iron deficiency anemia

* Unintentional injuries, such as falls, drowning, and burns

Leading Causes of Mortality in Children

The leading causes of mortality (death) in children are:

* Pneumonia

* Diarrheal diseases

* Malaria

* Measles

* Neonatal conditions

* Nutritional deficiencies

* Unintentional injuries

These conditions are responsible for a large proportion of the deaths of children under the age of 5 years, particularly in low-income countries.