Perinatal Epidemiology for Public Health Practice

Name: Perinatal Epidemiology for Public Health Practice
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ISBN: 9780387094380

ISBN-10: 0387094385

ISBN-13: 9780387094380

Edition: 2009

Authors: Melissa M. Adams, Greg R. Alexander, Russell S. Kirby, Mary S. Wingate

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Advances in medical science, public health, and health care interventions during the 20th century have led to dramatic decreases in infant and maternal mortality. Nonetheless disparities in infant and maternal health persist. Because their health remains a significant public health indicator, Perinatal Epidemiology synthesizes perinatal knowledge through the lens of public health practice. This comprehensive text uses a consistent, logical format to offer readers: A spectrum of topics affecting maternal and infant health: reproductive health concerns, maternal and infant morbidity and mortality, and gestation and fetal growth.. Information on timely issues, including infertility,…

Book details

List price: $109.99
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: Springer
Publication date: 12/2/2008
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 303
Size: 6.10" wide x 9.25" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 3.014
Language: English




Introduction



Reproductive Health Issues



Fertility



Male and Female Infertility



Infertility Treatment



Pregnancy Intention



Legal Induced Abortion



Contraception



Preconception Care


Discussion Topics


Promising Areas for Future Research


Abbreviations


References



Maternal Morbidity



Definitions, Measures, and Measurement Issues



Overall Maternal Morbidity



Antepartum Conditions



Peripartum Conditions



Postpartum Morbidity



Public Health Interventions: Their Availability and Use


Discussion Topics


Promising Areas for Future Research


Abbreviations


References



Maternal Mortality



Definitions, Measures, and Measurement Issues



Overall Maternal Mortality



Cause-Specific Mortality



Public Health Interventions, their Availability, and Use


Discussion Topics


Promising Areas for Future Research


Abbreviations


References



Infant Morbidity



General Issues of Infant Morbidity



Morbidity Associated with Shortened Gestation, Near-Term Intrauterine Growth Restriction, and SEquelae of Prematurity



Infection



Birth Defects



Infant Morbidity Due to Injuries



Conclusion


Abbreviations


Discussion Topics


Promising Areas for Future Research


References



The Continuum of Reproductive Loss from Pregnancy Through Infancy



Definitions, Measures, Data Sources, and Measurement Issues



Descriptive Epidemiology: Overall Mortality



Early Pregnancy Loss and Spontaneous Abortion



Fetal Death



Infant Mortality



Public Health Interventions, Their Availability, and Use


Discussion Topics


Promising Areas for Future Research


Abbreviations


References



Birth Weight, Gestational Duration, and Fetal Growth



Introduction



Birth Weight



Gestational Duration and Fetal Growth


Discussion Topics


Promising Areas for Future Research


Abbreviations


References



Conclusion


Appendix


Glossary


Index