Since 1990, the global under-5 mortality rate has dropped by 59%, from 93 deaths per 1,000 live births in 1990 to 38 in 2019. This is equivalent to 1 in 11 children dying before reaching age 5 in 1990, compared to 1 in 27 in 2019.

Health Causes of death

• 331,200 cardiovascular diseases.
• 231,300 cancer.
• 67,000 diseases of the respiratory system.

Somalia – on the Horn of Africa – is the country with the highest rate at 14.8%. And the map also shows the regions with the best health. In the richest parts of the world deaths of children became very rare.

Traditionally, the ideal family type in Korea was a patrilocal stem family. The stem family typically consists of two families in successive generation, a father and mother living in the same household with married oldest son, his wife, and their children. The eldest son generally inherited the family estates.

Juk is one of the first solid foods that a Korean child is given. This boiled rice is watery and much like a porridge/congee, often mixed with finely minced vegetables and/or meat. Juk is also commonly used to treat a common cold—much like chicken soup for Americans.

Staying close to the adult’s body helps the baby remain at a more stable body temperature. Physical contact, in close cosleeping, helps babies to “breathe more regularly, use energy more efficiently, grow faster, and experience less stress,” says McKenna.

Experts recommend that infants sleep in their parents’ room without bed-sharing until their first birthday. If parents prefer to move the baby to another bedroom, it’s best to wait until the child is at least 6 months old.

When to Stop Co-Sleeping The AAP advises against co-sleeping at any time, especially when the child is younger than four months old. The organization also recommends that babies sleep in the same room as their parents, in a crib or bassinet, for at least six months, but preferably a year.