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Stillbirth. A baby who dies after 28 weeks of pregnancy, but before or during birth, is classified as a stillbirth. There are nearly 2 million stillbirths every year – one every 16 seconds. Over 40% of all stillbirths occur during labour – a loss that could be avoided with improved quality and respectful care during childbirth including ...
The stillbirth rate (SBR) is defined as the number of babies born with no signs of life at 28 weeks or more of gestation, per 1,000 total births. Data from civil registration: the number of stillbirths divided by the number of total births. Data from surveys: the number of pregnancy losses during or after the seventh month of pregnancy for the ...
Globally, infectious diseases, including acute respiratory infections, diarrhoea and malaria, along with pre-term birth complications, birth asphyxia and trauma and congenital anomalies remain the leading causes of death for children under 5. Access to basic lifesaving interventions such as skilled delivery at birth, quality postnatal care ...
country disparities in all countries. However, stillbirths are still not included in global burden estimates or global goals. Added value of this study Through systematic searches (national statistical offi ce, ministry of health and nationally representative household survey websites, and published literature) and consultation
May 10, 2023 · Preterm is defined as babies born alive before 37 weeks of pregnancy are completed. There are sub-categories of preterm birth, based on gestational age: moderate to late preterm (32 to 37 weeks). Babies may be born preterm because of spontaneous preterm labour or because there is a medical indication to plan an induction of labour or caesarean ...
Mar 14, 2024 · There are approximately 6500 newborn deaths every day, amounting to 47% of all child deaths under the age of 5 years. The world has made substantial progress in child survival since 1990. Globally, the number of neonatal deaths declined from 5.0 million in 1990 to 2.3 million in 2022. However, the decline in neonatal mortality from 1990 to 2022 ...
Mar 30, 2023 · Persons with typhoid fever carry the bacteria in their bloodstream and intestinal tract. Symptoms include prolonged high fever, fatigue, headache, nausea, abdominal pain, and constipation or diarrhoea. Some patients may have a rash. Severe cases may lead to serious complications or even death. Typhoid fever can be confirmed through blood testing.
May 21, 2024 · BPG can prevent syphilis from being passed from a mother to baby. Babies born with syphilis (congenital syphilis), or babies whose mother had untreated syphilis, need to be treated right away to avoid serious health problems. Scope of the problem. In 2022, WHO estimated that 8 million adults aged 15–49 acquired syphilis globally.
Jul 22, 2024 · Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) occurs at the most advanced stage of infection. HIV targets the body’s white blood cells, weakening the immune system. This makes it easier to get sick with diseases like tuberculosis, infections and some cancers.
Jul 19, 2011 · Hepatitis B is an infection of the liver caused by the hepatitis B virus. The infection can be acute (short and severe) or chronic (long term). Hepatitis B can cause a chronic infection and puts people at high risk of death from cirrhosis and liver cancer. It can spread through contact with infected body fluids like blood, saliva, vaginal ...
