Desigualdades en la mortalidad infantil en la Ciudad de Buenos Aires, 2007 – 2018

Abstract

This article presents the evolution of infant mortality in the City of Buenos Aires between 2007 and 2018, mainly taking into account its components (neonatal and post-neonatal) and the main causes of mortality. The analysis of the data reveals that the infant mortality rate of the City of Buenos Aires in the period shows a decreasing trend, and if its components are considered, the post-neonatal mortality rate is the one that shows the greatest decrease. Conditions originating in the perinatal period account for almost half of the total causes of infant deaths in the period considered, and their incidence increases over time. Likewise, the decrease in the weight of infectious and parasitic diseases, and diseases of the respiratory system can be highlighted. Additionally, inequalities within the City in relation to the rate of decline and the structure of causes according to the commune of residence of the mothers, are inquired.