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23 Oct 2022

High blood pressure during pregnancy linked to infant mortality

A condition that can produce extremely high blood pressure during pregnancy has been associated with an increased risk of death in offspring from birth to young adulthood, according to a study.

21 Jun 2019

Infant deaths rises in Maharashtra; over 16000 newborns lose lives in 2018-19

The number of infant deaths in Maharashtra has risen over the last three years, with 16,539 newborns losing their lives in 2018-19 alone, the state government admitted in the Legislative Assembly on Friday.

Infant Mortality

28 Feb 2017

Government survey shows improved sex ratio, decline in IMR

According to the Health Ministry, the results of the survey reflected that concerted efforts and focussed interventions in the sector could translate to improved outcomes.

Pre-pregnancy obesity

21 Jan 2016

Pre-pregnancy obesity and infant deaths strongly related

Pre-pregnancy obesity is strongly linked with infant mortality and compliance with weight-gain guidelines during pregnancy have limited impact on that mortality risk, warns a new study.

Infant Mortality

21 Sep 2015

Infant mortality rate drops in South Africa

South Africa has achieved the second fastest rate of decline in under-five mortality after Rwanda in the African continent, the government said.

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