Perinatal Morbidity and Mortality in Offsprings of Diabetic Mothers in Qatif, Saudi Arabia

Perinatal Morbidity and Mortality in Offsprings of Diabetic Mothers in Qatif, Saudi Arabia

Studied perinatal and neonatal morbidity and mortality of diabetic mothers and their offspring in Qatif, Saudi Arabia. Suggests diabetes mellitus in pregnancy may be a common problem in Saudi Arabia, as poor maternal diabetic control results in high perinatal morbidity and mortality. Results suggest...

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Published in:Early child development and care Vol. 112; p. 77
Main Author: Al-Dabbous, Ibrahim A. Al
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: 1995
Subjects:
Diabetes
Disease Control
Foreign Countries
Health Care
Health Education
Infant Care
Infant Mortality
Maternal Health
Maternal Mortality
Morbidity
Perinatal Influences
Pregnancy
Prenatal Care
Saudi Arabia
Sick Child Care
Saudi Arabia
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Summary:Studied perinatal and neonatal morbidity and mortality of diabetic mothers and their offspring in Qatif, Saudi Arabia. Suggests diabetes mellitus in pregnancy may be a common problem in Saudi Arabia, as poor maternal diabetic control results in high perinatal morbidity and mortality. Results suggest that health education and improved coverage of the diabetic mothers during pregnancy are urgently needed. (AP)
ISSN:0300-4430
DOI:10.1080/0300443951120107