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| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Article number | 2013.41 |
| Pages (from-to) | 43-59 |
| Journal | Journal of public health policy |
| Volume | 35 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2014 |
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- METIS-299251
- IR-88039
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Child mortality in the Netherlands in the past decades: an overview of external causes and the role of public health policy. / Knoeff-Gijzen, Sandra; Boere-Boonekamp, Magdalena M.; L'Hoir, Monique P.; Need, Ariana.
In: Journal of public health policy, Vol. 35, No. 1, 2013.41, 2014, p. 43-59.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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T1 - Child mortality in the Netherlands in the past decades: an overview of external causes and the role of public health policy
AU - Knoeff-Gijzen, Sandra
AU - Boere-Boonekamp, Magdalena M.
AU - L'Hoir, Monique P.
AU - Need, Ariana
PY - 2014
Y1 - 2014
N2 - Among European countries, the Netherlands has the second lowest child mortality rate from external causes. We present an overview, discuss possible explanations, and suggest prevention measures. We analyzed mortality data from all deceased children aged 0–19 years for the period 1969–2011. Child mortality declined in the past decades, largely from decreases in road traffic accidents that followed government action on traffic safety. Accidental drowning also showed a downward trend. Although intentional self-harm showed a significant increase, other external causes of mortality, including assault and fatal child abuse, remained constant. Securing existing preventive measures and analyzing the circumstances of each child’s death systematically through Child Death Review may guide further reduction in child mortality.
AB - Among European countries, the Netherlands has the second lowest child mortality rate from external causes. We present an overview, discuss possible explanations, and suggest prevention measures. We analyzed mortality data from all deceased children aged 0–19 years for the period 1969–2011. Child mortality declined in the past decades, largely from decreases in road traffic accidents that followed government action on traffic safety. Accidental drowning also showed a downward trend. Although intentional self-harm showed a significant increase, other external causes of mortality, including assault and fatal child abuse, remained constant. Securing existing preventive measures and analyzing the circumstances of each child’s death systematically through Child Death Review may guide further reduction in child mortality.
KW - METIS-299251
KW - IR-88039
U2 - 10.1057/jphp.2013.41
DO - 10.1057/jphp.2013.41
M3 - Article
VL - 35
SP - 43
EP - 59
JO - Journal of public health policy
JF - Journal of public health policy
SN - 0197-5897
IS - 1
M1 - 2013.41
ER -