Neonatal mortality trends in the 21st century: findings from the global burden of disease study 2021.

Key Points

• To examine neonatal mortality trends and achieve Sustainable Development Goal 3.2 targets globally.
• Evaluation of neonatal mortality trends based on the global burden of disease study data.
• Comparison of targets achieved across countries by 2021.
• Analysis of socioeconomic factors influencing mortality rates.
• Only half of the countries met the Sustainable Development Goal 3.2 target by 2021.
• Significant regional disparities in neonatal mortality persist.
• Emphasizes the need for prioritized interventions in low/middle-income countries.