Study of 125 million births identifies which newborns face highest death risk

Researchers analyzing birth records across 15 countries have identified which types of newborns face the greatest mortality risk, potentially guiding hospital resource allocation and prenatal screening priorities. The findings could help health systems and insurers target interventions to vulnerable populations and improve outcomes in the critical first days of life.

Originaltitel: Neonatal mortality risk for vulnerable newborn types in 15 countries using 125.5 million nationwide birth outcome records, 2000-2020