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Unexplained deaths in infancy, England and Wales Statistical bulletins

Dataset

Coverage

Temporal

Start Date:
01 April 2010
Frequency:
ANNUAL

Provenance

Source:
Infant mortality release is compiled from information supplied when births and deaths are certified and registered as part of civil registration. Live birth data are supplied by the General Register Office. Births in England and Wales are required to be registered within 42 days of the birth, along with information on characteristics of both the mother and the infant. Figures in this bulletin represent infant deaths that occurred in England and Wales in the calendar year shown. These include infant deaths whose mother's usual residence was outside England and Wales.

Access and Governance

Usage

Data Use Requirements:
NO REQUIREMENTS

Access

Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Data Controller:
Office for National Statistics

Format and Standards

Languages:
ENGLISH
Data Format:
  • Unstructured text
  • Database

Additional Information Governance

Confidentiality Risk:
Low risk
Availability Risk:
Low risk
Integrity Risk:
Low risk