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[The dynamics of the level and the structure of feto-infantile losses]

A L Khlapov, I A Kamaev

    Problemy Sotsial'Noi Gigieny, Zdravookhraneniia I Istorii Meditsiny
    |October 12, 2007
    PubMed

    Insights

    Feto-infantile losses are primarily due to perinatal issues. Reducing perinatal mortality is key to decreasing overall infant mortality, showing effective neonatal care and new technologies are vital.

    Area of Science:

    • Perinatal Medicine
    • Public Health
    • Pediatrics

    Context:

    • Analysis of feto-infantile losses in Nizhni Novgorod oblast (1995-2005).
    • Focus on trends in infant mortality and causes.
    • Examination of the perinatal period's contribution to infant mortality.

    Purpose:

    • To analyze the dynamics and structure of feto-infantile losses.
    • To identify the primary period contributing to infant mortality.
    • To evaluate the effectiveness of neonatal services and perinatal technologies.

    Summary:

    • The perinatal period accounts for the majority of feto-infantile losses.
    • Decreasing perinatal losses presents a significant opportunity to reduce overall infant mortality.
    • Positive trends in neonatal mortality indicate effective critical care and successful implementation of new perinatal technologies.

    Impact:

    • Highlights the critical role of the perinatal period in infant survival.
    • Underscores the importance of advanced perinatal technologies and neonatal care.
    • Provides insights for public health strategies aimed at reducing infant mortality.

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