Under-5 mortality rate in the sub-Saharan region has remained unabated. Worse still, information on the regional trend and associated determinants are not readily available. Knowledge of the trend and determinants of under-5 mortality are essential for effective design of intervention programmes that will enhance their survival.

Under five mortality patterns and associated maternal risk factors in sub-Saharan Africa: A multi-country analysis - PubMed (nih.gov)