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A Cross-Sectional Study On Perinatal Mortality In Jasin District, Malaysia, Yadneshwar Khobragade
A Cross-Sectional Study On Perinatal Mortality In Jasin District, Malaysia, Yadneshwar Khobragade
Manipal Journal of Medical Sciences
Background: Since 2003 perinatal mortality rate of Malaysia is in range of 7.5 -8.5/1000. But higher deaths rates were observed in Jasin District from 2014-2017, hence this study was conducted to find out the prevalence and causes of perinatal mortality and suggest the steps to prevent it. Material and Methods: Cross-sectional study was conducted in Jasin district health office. Registered cases for delivery and birth records covering the period of 2014-2017 were checked. Total births (including stillbirths) were 8092. The files of stillbirths and early neonatal deaths were segregated, and data entered in excel sheet. Statistical Analysis: Processing and analysis …
Comparative Study Of Perinatal Mortality, Stillbirths, And Neonatal Mortality From 2010 To 2018 In Developing And Developed Nations With Reference To Malaysia, Sujata Khobragade, Yadneshwar Khobragade, Adinegara Lutfi Abas
Comparative Study Of Perinatal Mortality, Stillbirths, And Neonatal Mortality From 2010 To 2018 In Developing And Developed Nations With Reference To Malaysia, Sujata Khobragade, Yadneshwar Khobragade, Adinegara Lutfi Abas
Manipal Journal of Medical Sciences
Background: Malaysia being an emerging economy has done well in the health sector. The perinatal mortality is reduced significantly but a slight upward trend was seen after 2015 in less developed states. This prompted us to conduct a review of perinatal, stillbirth, and neonatal deaths in Malaysia and compare them with other developing and developed countries. Aims and objectives: To find out: (1) Perinatal, neonatal and stillbirth rates from 2010 to 2018 in Malaysia, and (2) Compare it with developed and developing countries for the same duration. (3) To study contributary factors responsible for perinatal mortality, stillbirths and neonatal deaths …