Background Stillbirth is a global health problem. The World Health Organization (WHO)
application of the International Classification of Diseases for perinatal mortality (ICD‐PM) …

Abstract PM 2.5 (particulate matter≤ 2.5 µm in aerodynamic diameter) refers to atmospheric
particulate matter (PM) with an aerodynamic diameter of equal and less than 2.5 µm that …

Background Stillbirths are a major public health issue and a sensitive marker of the quality of
care around pregnancy and birth. The UN Global Strategy for Women's, Children's and …

Background The prevalence of facility-based childbirth in low-resource settings has
increased dramatically during the past two decades, yet gaps in the quality of care persist …

Stillbirths and complications from preterm birth are two of the leading causes of neonatal
deaths across the globe. Lower-to middle-income countries (LMICs) are experiencing some …

Disclaimer: The findings, opinions and assertions contained in this consensus document are
those of the individual scientific professional members of the working group. They do not …

The developing fetus is particularly susceptible to environmental pollutants, and evidence
has shown adverse effects of air pollutants on pregnancy and birth outcomes. Pregnancy …

Background Although pregnant women are considered at high risk for severe influenza
disease, comparative studies of maternal influenza and birth outcomes have not been …

Executive summary With more than 5 million perinatal deaths occurring globally each year,
ending preventable stillbirths and neonatal deaths will continue to form a significant part of …

Background The estimated annual global perinatal and neonatal death is four million.
Stillbirths are almost equivalent to neonatal mortality, yet they have not received the same …