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.
Oct 23, 2022, 16:32 PM IST
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.
Jun 21, 2019, 19:13 PM IST
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.
Mar 01, 2017, 00:43 AM IST
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.
Jan 22, 2016, 00:06 AM IST
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.
Sep 21, 2015, 12:58 PM IST
