Spatial and temporal patterns of infant mortality and its components in Rio de Janeiro

ABSTRACT Objectives. The study aims to assess the trend of neonatal, post-neonatal, and infant mortality from 1996 2020 within metropolitan region state Rio de Janeiro other regions. Methods. Ecological using as analysis unity. Data were accessed Mortality Information System Live Birth in capital Janeiro, neighboring areas Niterói, São Gonçalo, Baixada Fluminense, remaining regions State. We applied Poisson multilevel modeling, where models’ response variables its neonatal post components. Fixed effects adjusted models death year variables. Results. During 1996-2020 period, Fluminense showed highest rate All that more recent lower risk. Niterói lowest risk Conclusion. for post-neonatal components region. stabilization rates years was identified by research.