Perinatal mortality in Oklahoma.
OBJECTIVE
To identify areas of need in Oklahoma's perinatal care system by analysis of trends in perinatal mortality from 1939 through 1991.


METHODS
Derived from birth certificates and annual tabulation published by the Maternal Child Health Division, Oklahoma State Department of Health.


RESULTS
Every measure of perinatal mortality has declined in the period studied.


CONCLUSIONS
(1) Oklahoma's perinatal mortality rate is declining. (2) Preventable deaths still occur. (3) Programs are in place to appropriately deal with the problems that lead to preventable deaths. (4) These programs must be allowed to continue or expand their efforts to further reduce preventable perinatal death.
Crosby
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City 73190.
D002423:Cause of Death; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D006297:Health Services Accessibility / Q000639:trends; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D007223:Infant; D007226:Infant Mortality / Q000639:trends*; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D009825:Oklahoma / Q000453:epidemiology; D011247:Pregnancy; D011295:Prenatal Care / Q000639:trends