In 2013, approximately 6.3 million children around the world died before their fifth bidthday.About 2.8 million (44%) died in their first 4 weeks of life.Almost 50%of the under-5 yr. deaths occurred in only five countries... India, Nigeria, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Pakistan, and China.The major causes of deathin children under 5 yrs.include prematurity, pneumonia and other diseases, social determinants, malnutrion, andinadequate water and sanitation,

Part 1.The text discusses many important interventions to address the alarmingmortality rates of very young children.List and discuss the top 3, in your opinion, that are the most critical and why.

Part 2.One of the related videos included in the learning module depicts the practice of child marriage; a common ritualin some countries.What is the relationship of this practice to infant mortality and how should it be addressed?

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=HwUicj5P6i8&feature=youtu.be

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=oWebc7NXvMk&feature=youtu.be

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=pooQFiaCFAI&feature=youtu.be