Hundreds of child deaths linked to deprivation 'avoidable', report shows Neil Puffett Monday, May 17, 2021 Children from deprived families are more likely to die before they reach adulthood than their more affluent peers, a study has found. Deprived areas present higher risks of child mortality, research shows. Picture: Adobe Stock Register now to continue reading Thank you for visiting Children & Young People Now and making use of our archive of more than 60,000 expert features, topics hubs, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits: Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month Unlimited access to news and opinion