title: [Infant mortality in Europe and Canada: a resolved problem?].
abstract: "Tendencies in foetal-infant mortality in countries characterized by very low overall mortality rates should be set forth in terms of health. First with respect to physical health, greater use of technology in reproductive matters is translated by an increase in both survival rates of very low birth weight infants and, in certain countries, in multiple deliveries. Next concerning social health, given the persistence and potential deepening of social inequalities, it is unlikely that overall rates have reached a peak. Several indicators can be developed with vital statistics, including incidence of low and very low birth weight, specific risks by birth weight, and differential risks by social characteristics of the parents. These phenomena can be monitored and, to a certain extent, compared in [Canada and] a large number of European countries." (SUMMARY IN ENG AND SPA)
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Masuy-stroobant
mesh_terms: D000569:Americas; D002170:Canada; D003710:Demography; D019049:Developed Countries; D004467:Economics; D005060:Europe; D005313:Fetal Death; D006262:Health; D007226:Infant Mortality; D008136:Longevity; D009026:Mortality; D009656:North America; D011153:Population; D011157:Population Dynamics; D012106:Research; D012946:Social Welfare; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D015996:Survival Rate
keywords: Americas; Canada; Child Survival; Comparative Studies; Demographic Factors; Developed Countries; Economic Factors; Europe; Fetal Death; Health; Inequalities; Infant Mortality; Length Of Life; Mortality; North America; Northern America; Population; Population Dynamics; Research Methodology; Social Welfare; Socioeconomic Factors; Studies; Survivorship