Monthly Time Series of Infant Mortality by Federative Unit in Brazil (2007–2023)
Year: 2026
Type: dataset
Abstract: : This dataset provides a processed, longitudinal monthly time series of infant mortality records across Brazil, covering all 27 Federative Units (States and the Federal District) as well as the national total. The dataset spans an uninterrupted 17-year period from January 2007 to December 2023 (204 consecutive months). Data Source: · SIM (Mortality Information System / DATASUS): Public domain official mortality records from the Ministry of Health of Brazil. Dataset Structure: · Rows (28 entries): 26 States, the Federal District (Distrito Federal), and the overall national total (Total). · Columns (204 monthly intervals): Monthly infant death counts formatted chronologically (YYYY-MM-01). · Temporal Coverage: January 2007 – December 2023. Potential Applications: This curated dataset is intended for temporal trend analysis, epidemiological studies, forecasting models, and public policy evaluation regarding maternal and child healthcare in Brazil.
Authors: Vieira, Marianne Dantas Farias, Reis, Mário Luiz da Gama Rosa dos, Pinto, Rafael, Lima, Thaisa Santos, Santos, Marquiony, Silva, Vania Nazaré da Costa, Fraser, Shawn, Atun, Rifat, Veloso, Cláudia Miranda, Henriques, Susana, Cunha, Felipe Sobreiro, Fernandes, Felipe, Silva, Caldeira, Lemos, Lemyson, Vieira, Alberto Ivo da Costa, Valentim, Ricardo
Institutions: Universidade Aberta, Ministério da Saúde, Instituto Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Athabasca University, Harvard University, University of Aveiro, Laboratório de Educação a Distância e E-learning, Escola Superior de Enfermagem de Coimbra, Universidade Federal da Paraíba, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7204144240