Stillbirths: ending preventable deaths by 2030
Luc de Bernis1, Mary V Kinney2, William Stones3
1UN Population Fund, Geneva, Switzerland.
Lancet (London, England)
|January 23, 2016
Summary
Despite efforts to improve maternal and child survival, 2.6 million annual stillbirths persist. Integrating stillbirth prevention into global health agendas is crucial for reducing preventable deaths.
Area of Science:
- Global Health
- Maternal Health
- Child Survival
Background:
- An estimated 2.6 million stillbirths occurred in 2015, with numbers unchanged since 2011.
- Stillbirth prevention is often overlooked in global maternal and child survival initiatives.
- Addressing stillbirths is critical for achieving comprehensive women's and children's health outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To summarize findings on stillbirth prevention from existing research.
- To present new analyses on the stillbirth epidemic.
- To propose criteria for integrating stillbirths into post-2015 global health agendas.
Main Methods:
- Synthesis of findings from a series of related papers.
- New data analysis on stillbirth trends.
- Development of recommendations for policy integration.
Main Results:
- Stillbirths remain a hidden global health crisis.
- Five priority areas are identified to address stillbirths: leadership, women's voice, integrated interventions, monitoring indicators, and research.
- The post-2015 agenda offers a platform for collaborative action.
Conclusions:
- Integrating stillbirths into global health initiatives is essential.
- Focused strategies are needed to reduce preventable stillbirths.
- Collaborative efforts are required to end all preventable deaths, including stillbirths.
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