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Predictors of foetal and neonatal mortality in Curaçao, Netherlands Antilles. A multivariate analysis

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  • Wildschut, H.I.J.
  • Wiedijk, V.
  • Oosting, J.
  • Voorn, W.
  • Huber, J.
  • Treffers, P.E.

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In Curaçao a systematic and comprehensive investigation of numerous factors, potentially associated with an increased risk of foetal and neonatal mortality, was carried out in a 2-year period (1984-1985). The inquiry was restricted to singleton births. Data on 205 women who experienced pregnancy loss were compared with those on 913 women who did not sustain foetal or neonatal loss. Data comprised information on maternal characteristics, clinical course of pregnancy and delivery, and neonatal characteristics. Of 130 factors measured, 14 were entered into a multivariate analysis. From the analysis 5 risk factors emerged as significant predictors of mortality: gestational age, birth weight, sex, foetal presentation and congenital anomalies. Factors such as social class, marital status, maternal age and parity were not associated with an increased risk of foetal and neonatal mortality in Curaçao.

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  • Wildschut, H.I.J. & Wiedijk, V. & Oosting, J. & Voorn, W. & Huber, J. & Treffers, P.E., 1989. "Predictors of foetal and neonatal mortality in Curaçao, Netherlands Antilles. A multivariate analysis," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 28(8), pages 837-842, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:socmed:v:28:y:1989:i:8:p:837-842
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