Although the prevalence of SVNs in mainland China has stabilised overall, a reversal occurred after 2018, with western provinces showing substantially higher levels than central and eastern provinces. Reducing the burden of SVN in China requires particular attention to preterm-onset SVN. Continued attention on SVNs can help narrow regional disparities in child health, and thereby advance the target of Sustainable Development Goal 3.2 to end preventable deaths among neonates and children under 5 years old by 2030.
Although the prevalence of SVNs in mainland China has stabilised overall, a reversal occurred after 2018, with western provinces showing substantially higher levels than central and eastern provinces. Reducing the burden of SVN in China requires particular attention to preterm-onset SVN. Continued attention on SVNs can help narrow regional disparities in child health, and thereby advance the target of Sustainable Development Goal 3.2 to end preventable deaths among neonates and children under 5 years old by 2030.