title: Standard terminology for fetal, infant, and perinatal deaths.
abstract: Accurately defining and reporting perinatal deaths (ie, fetal and infant deaths) is a critical first step in understanding the magnitude and causes of these important events. In addition to obstetric health care providers, neonatologists and pediatricians should know the current US definitions and reporting requirements for live births, fetal deaths, and infant deaths. Correct identification of these vital events will improve our local, state, and national data so that these deaths can be better addressed and reduced.
authors.affiliation: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, USA.
authors.forename: Wanda Denise
authors.initials: WD
authors.lastname: Barfield
mesh_terms: D003643:Death; D003644:Death Certificates; D005313:Fetal Death; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D009626:Terminology as Topic