Stillbirth rate

The stillbirth rate is a statistic that reflects the number of stillbirths per 1,000 live births. This coefficient can be used to assess the effectiveness of medical care and the quality of medical care in general.

The stillbirth rate can be expressed as the ratio of the number of stillborn children to the total number of living and stillborn children. It allows you to evaluate the efficiency of medical institutions and identify problems associated with the quality of medical care.

In some countries, the stillbirth rate is one of the main indicators used to assess the quality of health care and the efficiency of health care facilities. In Russia, this indicator is not mandatory for use in medical statistics, but can be used as an additional indicator to assess the quality of medical care.

To reduce the stillbirth rate, it is necessary to improve the quality of medical care, especially during pregnancy and childbirth. This includes carrying out preventive measures, timely detection and treatment of diseases, as well as providing quality medical care in case of complications during pregnancy or childbirth.

In addition, it is necessary to work with the population to raise awareness of the risks associated with pregnancy and childbirth and the need to timely seek medical help. It is also important to train health workers on the prevention and treatment of complications of pregnancy and childbirth, as well as on providing first aid in emergency situations.

The stillbirth rate or stillbirth is one of the key indicators of the health of children in the first days after birth. In general, healthy babies are those children who can independently maintain vital body functions and whose birth weight is at least 2500 grams. The stillbirth rate is one of the most significant indicators of the performance of the medical service and reflects the presence of negative effects on the development and survival of newborns at all levels.

An important aspect of the stillbirth rate is that it shows the impact of various factors on health, including maternal condition and social status. On the other hand, it is an indicator of the viability and well-being of the healthcare system itself. It has been proven that the level of efficiency of the health care system determines success in the fight against infant mortality. Stillbirth rates are a key source of information for the development of health programs and services, as they are an indicator of the quality and level of responsibility of health authorities. The importance of the stillbirth rate is due to the fact that the higher the stillbirth rate, the more difficult it is to care for such children and the more seriously it is necessary to develop a strategy to combat this problem.