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This contributes immensely to the infant mortality rates of UP and India," said Dr Anil Verma, general manager, child health, National Health Mission, UP. LUCKNOW: Over 61,000 newborns die within 24 hours of their birth in UP every year. "Over 37% of all newborn deaths take place on the day of birth. Data processed by Unicef for the state health department also shows that of around 55 lakh babies born in UP each year, 1.65 lakh die. Newborn deaths are a crucial health and development indicator..