What question did this study set out to answer?

This research aims to assess the rates and effects of paternal mortality for young children.

May 6, 2026JAMA Pediatrics0 citations

Paternal Mortality During Early Childhood

CGCraig F. GarfieldNorthwestern University CSClarissa D. SimonLurie Children's Hospital CHChris HarrisonGeorgia Department of Public Health

Key Points

This research aims to assess the rates and effects of paternal mortality for young children.
Cohort study conducted in Georgia
Focused on fathers of children aged 5 years or younger
Examined data from 2017 to 2022
Identified several causes of father deaths
Demonstrated potential social implications for affected families

Abstract

This cohort study examines the rates, causes, and implications of the death of fathers of children 5 years or younger in the state of Georgia from 2017 to 2022.

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