UNICEF REPORTS CHILD MORTALITY UNDER FIVE REDUCED

12:38 12/09/2009
Panorama.am

The number of children dying before their fifth birthday has decreased
steadily over the past few years, says a UNICEF report.

According to the report dated Friday Sept. 11, 2009, child mortality
fell to under 9 million in 2008. The average rate of decline from 2000
to 2008 is 2.3% compared to a 1.4% average decline from 1990 to 2000.

UNICEF supposes that breast feeding, which became more popular,
vaccinations and other measure of protection have had positive impact
on the reduction of child mortality under five.