1. Reduction in Estimated Measles Deaths, 1985–2013
2015 Global Target: Measles mortality reduction of 95% vs estimates
1985–2013: 87% decrease
2000–2013
75% decrease
15.6 million
deaths prevented
Following measles elimination efforts, there has been an 87% decrease in global measles deaths since 1985 and a 75% decrease in measles deaths since From 2000 to 2013, 15.6 million deaths from measles were prevented. Nonetheless, we are not on track to meet the global 2015 target of a 95% reduction.
MMWR 2014;63:1034-8
MMWR 2014;63:1034-8