Infant mortality due to perinatal causes in Brazil: trends, regional patterns and possible interventions

Infant mortality due to perinatal causes in Brazil: trends, regional patterns and possible interventions

CONTEXT: Brazilian infant and child mortality levels are not compatible with the country's economic potential. In this paper, we provide a description of levels and trends in infant mortality due to perinatal causes and malformations and assess the likely impact of changing intermediate-level d...

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Main Authors: Cesar Gomes Victora, Fernando Celso Barros
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Associação Paulista de Medicina 2001-01-01
Series:São Paulo Medical Journal
Subjects:
Infant mortality
Perinatal causes
Antenatal care
Delivery care
Preventive care
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