The problem of causality in the analysis of perinatal mortality
Langer, A.; Arroyo, P.
Boletin Medico del Hospital Infantil de Mexico 41(10): 528-535
1984
ISSN/ISBN: 0539-6115 PMID: 6508893 Document Number: 231136
The perinatal deaths that occurred from 1978-1981 [in Mexico] are grouped and analyzed according to the most important determining factor. It was considered better to avoid the term cause because of the difficulty of proving cause and effect, and should only refer to relationships, the aim being to facilitate the recognition of perinatal risk factors. The importance of hypoxia and prematurity, both more frequently associated with perinatal mortality are discussed, and possible methods of management and prevention are suggested.