Around 2011, for the first time, fewer than 5 in every 100 children born in the world died before their fifth birthday. In 1800 more than 40 in 100 did. The fall came from vaccination, clean water and sanitation, oral rehydration, better nutrition and care during birth. It took place in 2011.
Before and after
- 2011Construction of Juventus Stadium
- 2011Discovery of Gliese 667 Cc
- 2011Video Games
- 2011Known exoplanets pass 500
- 2011Child mortality falls below 5% worldwide
- 15 January 20112011 South Sudanese independence referendum
- 15 January 2011Construction of Rams Park
- from 25 January 2011 to 11 February 20112011 Egyptian revolution
- from 27 January 2011 to 27 February 20122011 Yemeni revolution
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The era
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