An estimated 2· 6 million third trimester stillbirths occurred in 2015 (uncertainty range 2· 4–3·
0 million). The number of stillbirths has reduced more slowly than has maternal mortality or …

In the 25 years since the 1994 International Conference on Population and Development,
significant progress has been made in adolescent sexual and reproductive health and rights …

Background Low birthweight (LBW) of less than 2500 g is an important marker of maternal
and fetal health, predicting mortality, stunting, and adult-onset chronic conditions. Global …

Efforts to achieve the new worldwide goals for maternal and child survival will also prevent
stillbirth and improve health and developmental outcomes. However, the number of annual …

Objective Hypertensive disorders are among the main causes of maternal and perinatal
morbidity and mortality, and the findings regarding the occurrence of preeclampsia (PE) and …

Background Low birth weight continues to be a main cause of child morbidity and mortality.
Low birth weight can cause complications in adult life, and is therefore a public health …

There is growing public concern surrounding traumatic brain injury (TBI). TBI can cause
significant morbidity, and the long-term sequelae are poorly understood. TBI diagnosis and …

Objective To examine whether childbearing before age 18 in Sub-Saharan Africa is
associated with increased risk of maternal and child complications through a systematic …

Background The adverse pregnancy outcomes caused by teenage pregnancy are major
public health problems with significant social impact. While China is the most populous …

Objetivo: Determinar si la adolescencia es un factor de riesgo para complicaciones
maternas y neonatales. Métodos: Estudio de casos y controles en un hospital de tercer nivel …