Leading Causes of Infant Death

Congenital Malformation (Birth Defects)20
Short Gestation and Low Birthweight17
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)8
Maternal Complications of Pregnancy6
Unintentional Injuries4
Cord and Placental Complications4
Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS)3
Intrauterine Hypoxia and Birth Asphyxia1
Pneumonia and Influenza1
All Other Causes36
Sources: hrsa.gov