Neonatal mortality and leading causes of deaths: a descriptive study in China, 2014-2018.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The present study estimated the national and urban-rural levels and causes of neonatal deaths in China annually between 2014 and 2018 to provide data support for the further end of preventable neonatal deaths for China and other low-income and middle-income countries.

Methods

The study was based on data from the National Maternal and Child Health Surveillance System. All neonates of surveillance districts (gestational week: ≥28 weeks) who died after delivery have been involved in the study. The mortality rate and the leading causes of death for neonates were analysed.

Results

The neonatal mortality rate (NMR) of China has steadily decreased from 5.9 deaths per 1000 live births in 2014 to 3.9 deaths per 1000 live births in 2018. The NMR in 2018 of urban and r

SUBMITTER: Liu Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7868219 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature