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Rapid decrease of neonatal mortality in Turkey.
Gamze Demirel1, Basak Tezel, Sema Ozbas
1Division of Neonatology, Samsun Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Samsun, Turkey. kgamze@hotmail.com
Maternal and Child Health Journal
|September 5, 2012
Summary
Neonatal mortality in Turkey significantly decreased from 2008 to 2009, reaching rates comparable to developed nations. Key interventions targeting prematurity, congenital anomalies, and infections can further reduce infant deaths.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Neonatal Medicine
- Health Policy Analysis
Background:
- Neonatal mortality remains a critical global health challenge.
- Turkey has made efforts to improve maternal and child health services.
- Understanding trends and causes of neonatal death is crucial for policy development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze neonatal mortality trends in Turkey in 2009.
- To evaluate the impact of health policies on neonatal mortality.
- To identify new goals for improving neonatal health services and preventing deaths.
Main Methods:
- Data collected from the General Directorate of Mother and Child and Family Planning.
- Analysis of maternal age, birth weight, gestational week, delivery location, and assistance.
- Evaluation of antenatal visit frequency and causes of neonatal death.
Main Results:
- The neonatal mortality rate in Turkey was 10/1,000 in 2009, a significant improvement from previous years.
- Approximately 80% of pregnant women attended at least four antenatal visits.
- Prematurity and its complications were the leading causes of early and late neonatal mortality.
Conclusions:
- Neonatal mortality in Turkey has declined substantially, aligning with Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) country levels.
- Preventable causes like prematurity, congenital anomalies, and infections contribute significantly to neonatal deaths.
- Targeted interventions can further reduce neonatal mortality rates in Turkey.
