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Infant mortality is defined as the death of a child before reaching the age of one. The infant mortality rate is calculated as the number of newborn deaths per 1 000 live births.
Evidence from the statistics from the UN shows that there is progress with regards to infant mortality rate, with the data showing that South Africa is experiencing a significant decrease.
BELOW: Infographic illustrating the significant changes in South Africa’s infant mortality rate.
