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[On perinatal and infant mortality in the Arkhangelsk Region]

S A Ul'ianovskaia, N V Stukov, V V Ankudinov

    Arkhiv Patologii
    |June 29, 2013
    PubMed

    Insights

    Perinatal and infant mortality are decreasing in the Arkhangelsk Region. However, congenital defects now represent a larger proportion of these deaths, alongside infections and sudden infant death syndrome.

    Area of Science:

    • Public Health
    • Pediatrics
    • Neonatology

    Context:

    • The Arkhangelsk Region has observed a downward trend in perinatal and infant mortality rates.
    • Analysis of mortality structure reveals a concerning rise in congenital defect-related deaths.

    Purpose:

    • To analyze the changing structure of perinatal and infant mortality in the Arkhangelsk Region.
    • To identify the primary causes contributing to infant mortality.

    Summary:

    • While overall mortality declines, congenital malformations, particularly multiple forms, are increasingly prominent in perinatal deaths.
    • Acute respiratory infections, congenital malformations, and sudden infant death syndrome remain the leading causes of infant mortality.

    Impact:

    • Highlights the need for targeted interventions addressing congenital defects in perinatal and infant care.
    • Informs public health strategies for reducing infant mortality by focusing on key causes.

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