Neonatal audit in the United Arab Emirates: a country with a rapidly developing economy
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We aimed to determine whether birth-weight-specific mortality rates and causes of neonatal death could identify interventions needed to reduce neonatal mortality rates. Data were collected from three hospitals responsible for 99% of births in Al-Ain Medical District. There were 8083 live births weighing > / = 500 g, of which 54 [0.67%] died. The mortality rate among very low-birth-weight infants was higher in this district than from centres with more advanced neonatal technology and resources. Problems of preterm births, lethal malformations and asphyxia accounted for 95% of deaths and half of the malformations were autosomal recessive syndromes. Improved management of lower-birth-weight infants, asphyxia and genetic counselling could lead to a further decline in neonatal mortality ratesZitat
Dawodu, A. (2000). Neonatal audit in the United Arab Emirates: a country with a rapidly developing economy. EMHJ - Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal, 6 (1), 55-64, 2000 https://iris.who.int/handle/10665/118834