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Improving child survival in Greenland

F Senderovitz1

  • 1Greenland Home Rule, Department of Health and Environment, Nuuk.

Arctic Medical Research
|January 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Greenland faces high infant and child mortality rates. A new program aims to reduce avoidable deaths by improving diagnostics, healthcare worker education, and equipment, targeting a 40% infant mortality reduction.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Pediatrics
  • Global Health

Background:

  • Infant and child mortality rates in Greenland are significantly higher than in northern European countries.
  • Mortality is concentrated in less developed areas, with perinatal conditions, infectious diseases, and injuries as primary causes.
  • Diagnostic and preventive capabilities are currently limited in Greenland.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically improve child survival in Greenland.
  • To reduce avoidable infant and child deaths.
  • To address regional disparities in child mortality.

Main Methods:

  • Establishment of a Pediatric Death Review Committee.
  • Implementation of education programs for healthcare workers.
  • Enhancement of medical equipment status.

Main Results:

  • The program aims to reduce infant mortality by 40% within four years.
  • A 20% reduction in child deaths (ages 1-14) is targeted.
  • A 50% reduction in regional differences in child mortality is a key objective.

Conclusions:

  • A multi-faceted program addressing diagnostics, education, and equipment is crucial for improving child survival in Greenland.
  • Systematic review of pediatric deaths can identify areas for targeted intervention.
  • Reducing avoidable mortality is a feasible and critical goal for public health initiatives in underserved regions.

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