Neonatal mortality determinants in Jamaica
J Trop Pediatr
; 36(4): 171-5, Aug. 1990.
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ABSTRACT
The Jamaican Perinatal Survey included among its objectives the quantification of the island's neonatal mortality rate, the identification of the causes of these deaths (Wigglesworth Classification), and the determination of characteristics of both mother and infant that are associated with increased mortality. A death questionaire was completed on babies who were born between September 1986 and August 1987, and who died in the neonatal period throughout the island of Jamaica. The neonatal mortality rate was 17.9 per 1000 live births with early and late rates of 16.0 and 1.9 per 1000 respectively. The major contributors to neonatal demise were prematurity and intrapartum asphyxia (74 per cent). Twins had a seven- fold greater risk of dying than singletons. Babies born to mothers under 15 years had a four-fold greater risk of dying than those of mothers 25-29 years. The neonatal mortality rate for Jamaica is high, with room for improvement, particularly in the prevention of perinatal asphyxia. (AU)
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MedCarib
Assunto principal:
Mortalidade Infantil
Tipo de estudo:
Prognostic_studies
Limite:
Female
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Humans
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Male
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Newborn
País/Região como assunto:
Caribe ingles
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Jamaica
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Trop Pediatr
Ano de publicação:
1990
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Article