A Study of Low Birth Weight, Morbidity, Mortality and their causes among neonates of Jodhpur, a desert district of Rajasthan

Dr. Ranjana Fotedar; Dr. Madhu B. Singh; Dr. Manjeet Singh Chalga; Sh. Pankaj Kumar

Volume : V, Issue : IV, April - 2016

A Study of Low Birth Weight, Morbidity, Mortality and their causes among neonates of Jodhpur, a desert district of Rajasthan

Dr. Ranjana Fotedar, Dr. Madhu B. Singh, Dr. Manjeet Singh Chalga, Sh. Pankaj Kumar

Abstract :

Objective: Estimation of types of morbidity, mortality, their causes, low birth weight in neonates Method: Sample size calculated considering birth rate of Jodhpur. 300 neonates (0 – 7 days) were clinically examined for morbidity, mortality, immunization and nutritional status Results: 63.0% neonates belong to joint families and 79.7% deliveries occurred at hospital. Only 17.3% neonates received BCG vaccine at the time of birth. 83.7% neonates had normal weight at the time of birth (>=2.5 Kg) whereas LBW babies were 16.3%. Analysis revealed that 10% were sick at the time of survey. Main morbidities observed at time of birth were fever (3.79%), skin infection (Boils), umbilical infection (2.7%) and congenital abnormalities (1%). Perinatal mortality was 10 per thousand. Main causes of mortality were fever (viral), stops suckling and premature delivery. Conclusion: Results helpful in formulation of simple interventional plans for neonates for reduction of LBW, morbidities and mortality among neonates