Neonatal mortality rates, characteristics, and risk factors for neonatal deaths in Ghana: analyses of data from two health and demographic surveillance systems

Neonatal mortality rates, characteristics, and risk factors for neonatal deaths in Ghana: analyses of data from two health and demographic surveillance systems

Background Reducing neonatal mortality rates (NMR) in developing countries is a key global health goal, but weak registration systems in the region stifle public health efforts. Objective To calculate NMRs, investigate modifiable risk factors, and explore neonatal deaths by place of birth and death,...

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Main Authors: Shadrach Dare, Abraham R. Oduro, Seth Owusu-Agyei, Daniel F. Mackay, Laurence Gruer, Alfred Kwesi Manyeh, Ernest Nettey, James F. Phillips, Kwaku Poku Asante, Paul Welaga, Jill P. Pell
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2021-01-01
Series:Global Health Action
Subjects:
neonatal mortality rate
cause of death
risk factors
ghana
child health
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/16549716.2021.1938871

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