Neonatal Mortality Rate prevalence in Motazedi Hospital of Kermanshah (2002-2003)

Abstract

Introduction: One of the most important criteria for health is neonatal mortality. Mortality in neonatal period is high, that is about 65% of mortality in infancy occurs below the age of one year. This study was conducted to determine mortality rate in neonates in Motazedi Hospital of Kermanshah during 2002 to 2003.