Leading causes of neonatal deaths in Peru (2017) 39% Preterm birth complications13% Intrapartum related events9% Sepsis | tetanus26% Congenital abnormalities 0% Diarrhoea4% Pneumonia9% Other conditions Source: Estimates generated by the WHO and Maternal and Child Epidemiology Estimation Group (MCEE) 2018 and downloaded from http://data.unicef.org key indicators 7 Newborn mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births) 4.7 Annual reduction in newborn mortality rate 2000-2017 (%) 49 Proportion of under-5 child deaths that are newborn (%) 9 Stillbirth rate (deaths per 1,000 births) 92 Skilled birth attendance (%) 55 Early initiation of breastfeeding (%) 9 Preterm birth rate (births <37 weeks per 100 live births) 68 Maternal mortality ratio (deaths per 100,000 live births) Visit our Newborn numbers page to explore the most recent data further Featured Resources Countdown country profile – Peru The Countdown country profile presents in one place the best and latest evidence to enable… RESOURCES Inequities in postnatal care in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis Articles The Lottery of Birth Reports Countdown country profile – Peru Briefs View All Related Resources FROM THE BLOG Sharing Strategies for Integrating Maternal and Newborn Care: Strengthening the Continuum May 22, 2015 MCHIP and USAID Host First Latin America and the Caribbean Annual Conference on Kangaroo Mother Care January 20, 2012 View All Related Posts IN THE NEWS Portable kit to treat babies with jaundice goes on trial in Peru April 26, 2019 ‘Tale of Two Cities’ Widens Worldwide for Children, Study Shows May 6, 2015 Peru: First Lady Nadine Heredia sees plan launched for newborn health December 30, 2014 View All Related Articles
