Well on the one hand, child mortality has plummeted over the last century, even over the last few decades, including mortality through injury. At the same time, literacy has soared as children are getting an education instead of having to work.

So, try not to be too pessimistic: there is a lot of work still to do in poorer countries, work that has been set back by the withdrawal of developed nations like the US from intentional aid and development programs. But there is still a lot to be thankful for.