Description: Every year, more than 10 million children die before they reach the age of 5, most from preventable causes and almost all in poor countries. This year's State of the World's Mothers report shows which countries are succeeding, and which are failing, to save the lives of mothers and children. It examines the investments in health care and nutrition that make a difference for children, families and society as a whole. It also points to proven, low-cost solutions that could save the majority of these young lives. This latest Mothers' Index, ranks Sweden and the other Northern European countries as the best countries to live in if you are a mother. Not surprisingly, these countries are also tops if you are a woman or child. In 2002, Canada was the second best country in the world for mothers. However, over the past six years, Canada has gradually dropped in the rankings. In 2007, we were ranked 15th &em; Canadian mothers are worse off today.