Abstract :
Neonatal period provides a foundation for future health of a child. This period is very critical, compounded with several problems flowing out of prematurity, infections, various congenital anomalies and so on. India alone contributes to about 25% of infant mortality around the world. In spite of advances in perinatal and neonatal care, infant mortality is still very high in India, varying from single digit figure in Keral to over-all 27/1000 live-births. Even one third of babies discharged after due care and successful treatment from hospitals die out subsequently at home within one year for which the exact causes have not been identified. This study was undertaken to ascertain morbidity and mortality among infants after discharge from NICU of a tertiary facility of MGM medical College, Navi Mumbai, India.
Keyword :
Neonatal morbidity, neonatal mortality, infant mortality, low birth weight