BIRTH WEIGHT, FETAL AGE AND PERINATAL MORTALITY

摘要: 4 sets of data that give perinatal mortality rates by birth weight and duration pregnancy have been studied to discover the relative contributions fetal age mortality. 2 approaches are used: graphic representation Mantel-Stark method indirect standardization. Consistently in all makes predominant contribution The seems be notable only period around 37 42 weeks gestation. implications these findings for prediction prevention outcomes characterizing syndromes growth maturity noted. To raise could an important therapeutic measure should attempted.(AUTHORS MODIFIED)