Trends in neonatal mortality in Benin City, Nigeria |
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Authors: | A A Okolo J A Omene |
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Institution: | Department of Child Health, College of Medical Sciences, University of Benin, Benin CityNigeria |
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Abstract: | A total of 18,334 live births and 376 neonatal deaths at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital were analyzed. The neonatal mortality rate has declined significantly from 49.5/1000 in 1974 to 16.4/1000 live births in 1981. The decrease mainly resulted from the reduction of mortality of full size infants (greater than 2500 g) and deaths resulting from perinatal asphyxia. Further reduction may be anticipated if careful attention is paid to the management of breech delivery and if a more intensive care for low birth weight infants is provided. |
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Keywords: | Neonatal mortality Live births Perinatal asphyxia Management of breach delivery Intensive care for low birth weight infants |
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