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Improving neonatal care in rural areas: an approach to common causes of neonatal mortality

Year: 2012

Type: article

Abstract: Neonatal mortality constitutes approximately 40% of all under-five deaths. In order to achieve Millennium Developmental \nGoal 4 (MDG 4) by 2015, a drastic intervention is required. Empowering medical personnel in rural areas to improve care in \ncertain critical neonatal conditions might result in a much-needed reduction in neonatal mortality. The most common causes \nof neonatal mortality are prematurity, birth asphyxia, infections and congenital anomalies. This review article highlights the \nnewest neonatal resuscitation guidelines, as well as evidence-based management of neonatal encephalopathy, meconium \naspiration syndrome, prematurity-related conditions and common neonatal infections. By implementing simple costeffective \nimprovements in neonatal care, neonatal mortality can be reduced, and ultimately, MDG 4 can be reached.

Source: UpSpace Institutional Repository (University of Pretoria)

Author: Lizel Georgi Lloyd

Institution: University of Pretoria

Language: English

Topic: Maternal and Neonatal Healthcare

Subfield: Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

OpenAlex ID: W2160650365

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