Stillbirth Rates in Singleton Pregnancies in a Stable Population at Karl Bremer and Tygerberg Hospitals Over 50 Years
S. Afr. j. obstet. gynaecol
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19(3): 67-70, 2013.
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ABSTRACT
Objectives. To determine the changes in stillbirth rates in singleton pregnancies in a stable population over a period of 50 years. Methods. Stillbirth rates for singleton pregnancies where the fetus weighed 1 000 g or more were collected from 1962 to 2011. From 1972 to 2011; rates included fetuses weighing 500 g or more at birth. Results. When the birth weight was 1 000 g or more the stillbirth rate declined from 70 to 12.6 per 1 000 births; and when the birth weight was 500 g or more it dropped from 34.2 to 24.5. The decline was very much slower towards the end of the study period. Conclusion. To achieve further sustained reductions in stillbirth rates; healthcare workers should continue to emphasise quality of healthcare; but they should also address and prevent specific conditions associated with stillbirth; such as smoking and drinking during pregnancy
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Assunto principal:
Qualidade da Assistência à Saúde
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Peso ao Nascer
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Coeficiente de Natalidade
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Taxa de Gravidez
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Número de Gestações
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Peso Fetal
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Parto Obstétrico
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Fenômenos Fisiológicos da Nutrição Pré-Natal
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Natimorto
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Inglês
Revista:
S. Afr. j. obstet. gynaecol
Ano de publicação:
2013
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