Rural-Urban Differences in Neonatal Mortality in Gansu Province, China
Author Information
Author(s): Yi Bin, Wu Li, Liu Hong, Fang Weimin, Hu Yang, Wang Youjie
Primary Institution: Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science & Technology
Hypothesis
What are the rural-urban disparities in neonatal mortality rates in Gansu province, China?
Conclusion
Neonatal mortality declined in both urban and rural groups in Gansu province during 2004-09, but significant disparities between rural and urban populations persisted.
Supporting Evidence
- Neonatal mortality rates fell in both rural and urban populations during the study period.
- Rural neonatal mortality rate was significantly higher than urban neonatal mortality rate.
- The leading causes of neonatal death were similar in both rural and urban areas.
Takeaway
In Gansu province, more babies born in rural areas die than those born in cities, even though fewer babies are dying overall.
Methodology
The study analyzed neonatal deaths from the Surveillance System of Child Death in Gansu Province from 2004 to 2009, comparing mortality rates and causes of death between rural and urban populations.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to reliance on a single surveillance system for data collection.
Limitations
The study is limited to one province, Gansu, which may not represent the entire country, and lacks data on prenatal care and maternal demographics.
Participant Demographics
The study included data from both rural and urban populations in Gansu province, with a total of 115,765 live births.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.01
Confidence Interval
95% CI
Statistical Significance
p<0.01
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