Cause-variations in neonatal mortality across Europe and Africa; evidence from a 20-year retrospective dataset and clinical practice guidelines.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Global health disparities highlight significant inequities between regions such as Africa and Europe. This present study aims to: (i) compare the trends of the leading causes of neonatal mortalities across Europe and Africa over the past two decades; (ii) analyze the impact of clinical practice guidelines on neonatal mortality trends; and (iii) explore variations in cause-specific neonatal mortality rates between the regions.

Methods

Recent mortality data (2002-2022) were extracted from the WHO database on neonatal mortality for WHO member countries. A comparative non-parametric statistical analysis was conducted on the dataset. Additionally, a scoping review of clinical practice guidelines for both continents was performed, followed by a trend analysis and interr

SUBMITTER: Adusei-Mensah F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12856642 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature