Global challenges, efforts, and controversies in neonatal care.
Simple low-cost, evidence-based interventions such as clean delivery practices, immediate warming, umbilical cord care, and neonatal resuscitation could prevent 40% to 70% of newborn deaths globally, but many obstacles preclude the provision of those basic interventions for all newborns, particularly in low-resource regions. Global efforts have led to widespread development of neonatal clinical practice guidelines, training programs, and policies. Because of a shortage of health care resources, standards of care have been redefined to meet the needs of underserved populations. This article provides an overview of the challenges, efforts, and controversies surrounding neonatal health in low-resource settings.
['St Clair|Nicole E|NE|', 'Batra|Maneesh|M|', 'Kuzminski|Jacquelyn|J|', 'Lee|Anne C C|AC|', "O'Callahan|Cliff|C|"]
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Low-resource Community health worker Essential newborn care Global health Low-income Millennium Development Goals Neonatal mortality Traditional birth attendant