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Factors related to perinatal morbidity and mortality. Risk factors in pregnancy influencing perinatal morbidity and

A G Kafatos, S N Pantelakis

    Paediatrician
    |January 1, 1982
    PubMed

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    Preventing perinatal and infant mortality is crucial for public health. Identifying risk factors like maternal age, poverty, and medical care is key to reducing mortality rates.

    Area of Science:

    • Public Health
    • Obstetrics
    • Neonatology

    Background:

    • Perinatal and infant mortality remains a significant global public health challenge.
    • Prevention efforts carry substantial social, medical, and economic benefits.
    • Numerous studies have identified key risk factors associated with adverse pregnancy and infant outcomes.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the critical importance of early identification of risk factors for perinatal and infant mortality.
    • To underscore the multifaceted implications of reducing perinatal and infant mortality.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of prospective and retrospective studies on pregnancy and infancy.
    • Analysis of risk factors correlated with perinatal morbidity and mortality across diverse populations.

    Main Results:

    • Established risk factors include maternal age, parity, race, prior fetal loss, access to medical care, socioeconomic status (poverty), pregnancy status (illegitimate/unwanted), maternal education, multiple births, and maternal health conditions.
    • These factors are significantly correlated with increased perinatal morbidity and mortality risks.

    Conclusions:

    • Early recognition and intervention for identified risk factors are paramount for effective prevention strategies.
    • Addressing these risk factors can lead to significant improvements in maternal and infant survival rates globally.

    Keywords:
    Age FactorsCultural BackgroundDelivery Of Health CareDemographic FactorsDiseasesEthnic GroupsFertilityFertility MeasurementsFetal DeathHealthHealth ServicesInfant MortalityLiterature ReviewMaternal AgeMaternal HealthMaternal Health ServicesMaternal-child Health ServicesMorbidityMortalityParental AgeParityPopulationPopulation At RiskPopulation CharacteristicsPopulation DynamicsPregnancyPregnancy, UnwantedPrimary Health CareReproductionReproductive BehaviorResearch MethodologySocial Problems

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