Levels, trends and inequalities in mortality among 5–19-year-olds in Tanzania: Magu Health and Demographic Surveillance Study (1995–2022)

Abstract

The pace of mortality decline was lower for the 5-19-year-old age group compared to younger children, with observable inequalities by socio-demographic characteristics. Determining the burden of disease across different strata is important in the development of evidence-based targeted interventions to address the mortality burden and inequalities in this age group, as it is an important transition period to adulthood.