Preterm Birth and Infant Mortality Rate: A Global Issue

Vol. 3 No. 2

Year: 2013

Issue: May-Jul

Title : Preterm Birth and Infant Mortality Rate: A Global Issue

Author Name : kiran Shaikh, Salima Sulaiman

Synopsis :

Preterm birth is one of the most common adverse pregnancy outcomes and it is associated with infant mortality.Preterm birth is a global issue, irrespective of region or the level of resources. The rate of preterm delivery ranges from 5% in developed countries to 25% in developing countries. Prematurity and its complications account for almost 30 percent of neonatal deaths. Preterm infants are also at a greater risk of serious health problems, such as cerebral palsy, blindness, breathing problems, and cognitive learning disabilities. Various socioeconomic and psychological factors contribute towards preterm birth therefore early intervention could prevent preterm birth. Nurses can play an important role in educated mothers about the sign and symptoms of preterm birth labor.