Perinatal Mortality in Rajavithi Hospital and Queen Sirikit National Institute of Child Health 1993-1997

Abstract

Objective to analyse the incidence and causes of perinatal mortality in Rajavithi Hospital (RH) and Queen Sirikit National Institute of Child Health (QS) in 1993-1997.

Main outcome measures Rate and causes of perinatal mortality.

Result The perinatal mortality rate in RH and QS has declined from 9.34 per 1,000 total births in 1993 to 6.52 per 1,000 total births in 1997 while the total births was also reduced from 15,621 births in 1993 to 14,728 births in 1997. The major causes of perinatal mortality were asphyxia (2.44 per 1,000 total births), marcerated death (1.96 per 1,000 total births), and congenital malformations (1.74 per 1,000 total births).

Conclusion The average perinatal mortality rate in RH and QS from January 1st, 1993 to December 31st, 1997 was 7.48 per 1,000 total births. The most common cause of perinatal mortality was asphyxia (2.44 per 1,000 total births)