| Research priorities for the reduction of perinatal and neonatal morbidity and mortality in developing country communities. | |
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PMID: 12168128 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Although post-neonatal and child mortality rates have declined dramatically in many developing countries in recent decades, neonatal mortality rates have remained relatively unchanged. Neonatal mortality now accounts for approximately two-thirds of the 8 million deaths in children less than 1 year of age, and nearly four-tenths of all deaths in children less than 5 years of age. Worldwide, 98% of all neonatal deaths occur in developing countries, mostly at home, and largely attributable to infections, birth asphyxia and injuries, and consequences of prematurity, low birth weight and congenital anomalies. We review principal determinants of neonatal morbidity and mortality during the antenatal, intrapartum and postpartum periods, and propose priority community-based research activities to develop, test and adapt inexpensive, practical and sustainable interventions during these periods to reduce perinatal and neonatal morbidity and mortality in developing countries. |
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Authors:
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William Moss; Gary L Darmstadt; David R Marsh; Robert E Black; Mathuram Santosham |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association Volume: 22 ISSN: 0743-8346 ISO Abbreviation: J Perinatol Publication Date: 2002 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2002-08-08 Completed Date: 2002-11-04 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8501884 Medline TA: J Perinatol Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 484-95 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of International Health, Bloomberg School of Public Health, The Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, MD, USA. |
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Cause of Death* Developing Countries Female Fetal Death* Humans Infant Mortality / trends* Infant, Newborn Perinatal Care / standards, trends Pregnancy Prenatal Care / standards, trends Primary Prevention / organization & administration* Research* Risk Assessment Risk Factors |
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Comment In:
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J Perinatol. 2002 Oct-Nov;22(7):513-5
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