Neonatal mortality
Neonatal Mortality
Neonatal mortality (pronunciation: nee-oh-nay-tal mor-tal-i-tee) refers to the death of a newborn infant within the first 28 days of life. It is a significant indicator of the overall health status of a population and is often used in public health research and policy-making.
Etymology
The term "neonatal mortality" is derived from the Greek words "neos" meaning new, "natal" meaning birth, and the Latin word "mors" meaning death.
Definition
Neonatal mortality is defined as the number of deaths during the first 28 days of life per 1,000 live births in a given year or period. It is further divided into early neonatal mortality, occurring during the first 7 days of life, and late neonatal mortality, occurring after the 7th day but before the 28th day of life.
Causes
The major causes of neonatal mortality include preterm birth, birth asphyxia, and infections. Other causes include congenital anomalies and low birth weight.
Prevention
Prevention strategies for neonatal mortality include antenatal care, safe delivery practices, postnatal care, immunization, and breastfeeding.
Related Terms
- Perinatal mortality: The death of a fetus or newborn from the 20th week of gestation through the 28th day of life.
- Infant mortality: The death of an infant before his or her first birthday.
- Child mortality: The death of a child before the age of five.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Neonatal mortality
- Wikipedia's article - Neonatal mortality
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