Main causes for girls' infant death 2021, by cause
In 2021, congenital deformities and chromosomal abnormalities became the most common cause for infant death among girls in Japan, accounting for 38.3 percent of all cases. Around 15.5 percent of infant girls in Japan died due to respiratory and cardiovascular disorders during the perinatal period.
Overall, 637 infant deaths in girls were recorded in Japan in 2021.
Overall, 637 infant deaths in girls were recorded in Japan in 2021.
