A child who loses his parent is called an orphan. A person who loses their spouse is called a widow or widower. Despite my research, I have not found a name to describe a parent who survives their child, because such a tragedy remains unspeakable and unthinkable. A child dies every 10 seconds, and more shockingly, nearly 3 million babies die in the first month of life (UNICEF). The death of these babies before their first birthday is known as infant mortality. Most cases of infant deaths occur in less developed countries, where babies often die at home, unnamed or unrecorded. Major factors contributing to child mortality may include poverty, lack of access to quality education and environmental pollution. First, poverty is the leading cause of child mortality. As the Encyclopaedia Britannica defines it, “Poverty is said to exist when people do not have the means to meet their basic needs.” (" Poverty "). Babies' basic needs do not extend beyond proper food and medical care. Without good nutrition or effective medical care, their chances of survival are minimal. food, as well as in the quality and quantity of food. Lack of adequate nutrition for babies or a diet low in calories, protein, essential vitamins and minerals is also a sign of malnutrition, as presented by Kara Rogers in "The Science." of Nutrition,” in some parts of Africa, “the practice of weaning breastfed infants onto a diet consisting primarily of one type of starch, such as cassava, can lead to protein deficiencies” (94). , or vitamins have a serious impact on the baby's health and most often cause specific nutrients...... middle of paper ...... those who survive are at high risk of brain, respiratory and respiratory problems. digestive systems early in life. Exposure of newborns to high concentration of various pollutants like car exhaust, chemicals from factories, dust, pollen, molds and pesticides can lead to various respiratory problems, brain disorders immune system, cancer or even death. Overall, people tend to take for granted the delicious food they eat, the medications they take, the clean water they drink, and the fresh air they breathe. However, they need to be aware that you only need to blink twice and a child will disappear because they are starving and dehydrated. , sick or exposed to unhealthy air. Just by taking a moment to think about it, to educate ourselves, and to understand more deeply the factors that cause infant mortality, we become aware and ready to make a change for all the babies who are doomed to look unhealthy. unjust fate.