Causes of perinatal deaths in Australia: Slow progress in the preterm period.

Kirstin Tindal Gayathri Bimal Vicki J Flenady Adrienne GordonTanya FarrellMiranda L Davies-Tuck

Published in: The Australian & New Zealand journal of obstetrics & gynaecology (2022)

Prevention of congenital anomalies and sPTB is critical to reducing preterm perinatal mortality. Greater emphasis on understanding causes of preterm deaths through mortality investigations may reduce the proportion of those considered 'unexplained'.

Keyphrases

low birth weight
preterm birth
gestational age
cardiovascular events
pregnant women
preterm infants