Record Low Child Mortality Rates Recorded in Both India and China
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India's infant mortality rate dropped from 30 per 1,000 live births in 2019 to 24 in 2024; China's infant mortality fell to 3.8 per 1,000 in 2025 and under-5 mortality to 5.4 per 1,000, driven by increased access to medical attention for mothers rising from 83% to 95% in India.
India's rate remains significantly higher than more developed nations; outcomes vary widely by state and income level.
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