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The epidemiology of necrotizing enterocolitis infant mortality in the United States

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  • Holman, R.C.
  • Stoll, B.J.
  • Clarke, M.J.
  • Glass, R.I.

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Objectives. This study examined trends and risk factors for infant mortality associated with necrotizing enterocolitis in the United States. Methods. Necrotizing enterocolitis-associated deaths and infant mortality rates from 1979 through 1992 were determined by means of US multiple cause- of-death and linked birth/infant death data. Results. Annual necrotizing enterocolitis infant mortality rates decreased from 1979 through 1986 but increased thereafter and were lower during the 3-year period before (1983 through 1985; 11.5 per 100 000 liver births) the introduction of surfactants than after (1990 through 1992; 12.3 per 100 000). Low-birthweight singleton infants who were Black, male, or born to mothers younger than 17 had increased risk for necrotizing enterocolitis-associated death. Conclusions. As mortality among low-birthweight infants continues to decline and smaller newborns survive early causes of death, necrotizing enterocolitis-associated infant mortality may increase.

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  • Holman, R.C. & Stoll, B.J. & Clarke, M.J. & Glass, R.I., 1997. "The epidemiology of necrotizing enterocolitis infant mortality in the United States," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 87(12), pages 2026-2031.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:1997:87:12:2026-2031_4
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