BACKGROUND: Infant mortality rate (IMR) is used as a population health indicator. We provide an updated description of temporal and geographical trends of IMR in Italy. METHODS: Regional data on infant deaths and live births were available for France, Germany, England, Portugal (1999-2000), and Italy (1990-2001). Mortality rates including 95% CIs and time-trends were computed. RESULTS: IMR was 4.5 per 1000 live births in 1999-2001. Between 1999-2001 and 1990-1992 both neonatal and post-neonatal mortality rates declined (P < 0.05) but not the North/South ratio. In 1999-2000 the regional variability in IMR was higher in Italy than in other European countries. CONCLUSION: Despite progresses in reducing IMR, geographical disparities persist within Italy.
BACKGROUND:Infant mortality rate (IMR) is used as a population health indicator. We provide an updated description of temporal and geographical trends of IMR in Italy. METHODS: Regional data on infantdeaths and live births were available for France, Germany, England, Portugal (1999-2000), and Italy (1990-2001). Mortality rates including 95% CIs and time-trends were computed. RESULTS: IMR was 4.5 per 1000 live births in 1999-2001. Between 1999-2001 and 1990-1992 both neonatal and post-neonatal mortality rates declined (P < 0.05) but not the North/South ratio. In 1999-2000 the regional variability in IMR was higher in Italy than in other European countries. CONCLUSION: Despite progresses in reducing IMR, geographical disparities persist within Italy.
Authors: Walter Mazzucco; Rosanna Cusimano; Maurizio Macaluso; Claudio La Scola; Giovanna Fiumanò; Salvatore Scondotto; Achille Cernigliaro; Giovanni Corsello; Giuseppe La Torre; Francesco Vitale Journal: BMC Public Health Date: 2011-10-19 Impact factor: 3.295
Authors: Laura Dallolio; Valentina Di Gregori; Jacopo Lenzi; Giuseppe Franchino; Simona Calugi; Gianfranco Domenighetti; Maria Pia Fantini Journal: Int J Equity Health Date: 2012-08-16
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