Burden of disease in children <5 years of age in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)1
| Main causes of death in children <5 years | Horn of Africa | Eastern SSA | Southern SSA | West and central SSA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neonatal disorders | 34% | 28–30% | 31% | 20–26% |
| Pneumonia | 24% | 17–19% | 20% | 20–26% |
| Diarrhoeal diseases | 24% | 17–19% | 20% | 20–26% |
| Malaria | <10% | 26% | 6% | 20–26% |
| AIDS | <10% | >10% | 23% | <10% |