Neonatal audit in the United Arab Emirates: a country with a rapidly developing economy
EMHJ-Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal. 2000; 6 (1): 55-64
in English
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ABSTRACT
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 rates
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IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Socioeconomic Factors
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Birth Weight
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Retrospective Studies
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Delivery of Health Care
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Medical Audit
Type of study:
Health economic evaluation
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
East Mediterr Health J.
Year:
2000
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