Preterm birth-associated neurodevelopmental impairment estimates at regional and global levels for 2010.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In 2010, there were an estimated 15 million preterm births worldwide (<37 wk gestation). Survivors are at risk of adverse outcomes, and burden estimation at global and regional levels is critical for priority setting.

Methods

Systematic reviews and meta-analyses were undertaken to estimate the risk of long-term neurodevelopmental impairment for surviving preterm babies according to the level of care. A compartmental model was used to estimate the number of impaired postneonatal survivors following preterm birth in 2010. A separate model (DisMod-MR) was used to estimate years lived with disability (YLDs) for the global burden of disease 2010 study. Disability adjusted life years (DALYs) were calculated as the sum of YLDs and years of life lost (YLLs).

Results

SUBMITTER: Blencowe H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3873710 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature