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Table G.4
Ranking and number of infant deaths for the 10 infant leading causes, Canada and United States, 2004
Ranking and number of infant deaths for the 10 infant leading causes, Canada and United States, 2004
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| Rank | Canada | United States |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Congenital abnormalities 412 |
Congenital abnormalities 5,622 |
| 2 | Short gestation 252 |
Short gestation 4,642 |
| 3 | Maternal pregnancy complications 143 |
Sudden infant death syndrome 2,246 |
| 4 | Placenta, cord, membranes 106 |
Maternal pregnancy complications 1,715 |
| 5 | Sudden infant death syndrome 84 |
Unintentional injuries 1,052 |
| 6 | Intrauterine hypoxia 71 |
Placenta, cord, membranes 1,042 |
| 7 | Complications of labour & delivery 64 |
Respiratory distress of newborn 875 |
| 8 | Neonatal hemorrhage 53 |
Bacterial sepsis of newborn 827 |
| 9 | Respiratory distress of newborn 46 |
Neonatal hemorrhage 616 |
| 10 | Bacterial sepsis of newborn 31 |
Circulatory system diseases 593 |
Sources: Heron, M. Deaths: Leading Causes for 2004, National Vital Statistic Report, National Centre for Health Statistics,
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, US Department of Health and Human Services, United States, 2007. |
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