What does this research mean for the field?

Infant mortality in Norway declined by over 40% from 2009 to 2020, driven primarily by a reduction in prematurity-related deaths, though neonatal deaths still account for 70% of all infant mortality. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

What question did this study set out to answer?

The study aims to analyze patterns and trends in infant mortality rates in Norway from 2009 to 2020.

April 19, 2026

Infant Mortality in Norway: A Population‐Based Study From 2009 Through 2020

Key Points

The study aims to analyze patterns and trends in infant mortality rates in Norway from 2009 to 2020.
Analyzed population-based data on infant mortality rates
Infant mortality rate declined by over 40% from 2009 to 2020.
Around 70% of all infant deaths occurred in the neonatal period.
Prematurity-related mortality was the most common cause of death but showed the greatest decline.

Abstract

The infant mortality rate declined by more than 40% from 2009 to 2020. Around 70% of all infant deaths occurred in the neonatal period. Prematurity-related mortality was the most common cause of death but showed the greatest decline.

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Authors

Beate Horsberg Eriksen

Claus Klingenberg

Tor Åge Myklebust

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Acta Paediatrica

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Norwegian University of Science and Technology

UiT The Arctic University of Norway

University Hospital of North Norway

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Infant Mortality in Norway: A Population‐Based Study From 2009 Through 2020

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