Comparison of the major causes of death in children younger than age 5 years other than neonates in Africa and Southeast Asia with number of relevant systematic reviews.

N, number of systematic reviews.§Number of deaths in children younger than age 5 years other than neonates and their distribution by cause (yearly average for 2000–03) according to the World Health Organization Child Health Epidemiology Reference Group.*Includes immunizations for Diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis (n = 1), Hepatitis A (n = 1), Hepatitis B (n = 1), N. meningitidis (n = 2), Varicella (n = 1), Patient reminder and recall systems (n = 1).