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Perinatal mortality in Cape Town

V K Knutzen, A F Malan

    South African Medical Journal = Suid-Afrikaanse Tydskrif Vir Geneeskunde
    |May 7, 1977
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Perinatal mortality has decreased across all racial groups in Cape Town. However, stillbirths disproportionately affect Coloured and Black populations, indicating a need for improved fetal risk detection and early intervention strategies.

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    Area of Science:

    • Obstetrics and Gynecology
    • Public Health
    • Perinatal Epidemiology

    Background:

    • Perinatal mortality rates in Cape Town have shown a consistent decline over the last six decades across all racial demographics.
    • Despite overall improvements, significant disparities persist, with Coloured and Black populations experiencing higher perinatal mortality rates compared to White populations.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze trends in perinatal mortality across different racial groups in Cape Town over the past 60 years.
    • To identify specific components of perinatal loss, such as stillbirths and early neonatal deaths, contributing to racial disparities.
    • To inform targeted interventions by highlighting areas of greatest concern, particularly stillbirths occurring before labor.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of perinatal mortality data from Cape Town over a 60-year period.

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  • Stratification of mortality rates by racial groups (Coloured, Black, White).
  • Comparison of stillbirth rates versus early neonatal death rates within and between racial groups.

    • Main Results:

    • Perinatal mortality has decreased across all racial groups.
    • Coloured and Black populations exhibit perinatal mortality rates 20 per 1,000 higher than White populations.
    • For Coloured and Black populations, the stillbirth rate is double the early neonatal death rate, unlike White populations where they are approximately equal.
    • A significant majority (80%) of stillbirths in these groups occur prior to the onset of labor.

    Conclusions:

    • While overall perinatal mortality is declining, persistent racial disparities necessitate focused attention.
    • Stillbirths represent the primary component of perinatal loss among Coloured and Black populations, with a high proportion occurring antepartum.
    • Future strategies should prioritize the identification of fetuses at risk and consider earlier interventions to reduce stillbirths.