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The Euro-Peristat comparisons "challenge health professionals and policy makers to confront shortcomings in their own countries": a laudable task. However, what to target and how? The suggestions of the Euro-Peristat data presented in this edition highlight reducing Caesarean delivery, fet...

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Published in:BJOG : an international journal of obstetrics and gynaecology 2019-12, Vol.126 (13), p.1523-1523
Main Authors: Robinson, JN, Ryan, RM
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Maternal & child health
Medical screening
Perinatal care
Pregnancy
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Summary:The Euro-Peristat comparisons "challenge health professionals and policy makers to confront shortcomings in their own countries": a laudable task. However, what to target and how? The suggestions of the Euro-Peristat data presented in this edition highlight reducing Caesarean delivery, fetal and neonatal mortality, and preterm birth (Zeitlin J et al, BJOG xxxx). An operative intervention and three undesired outcomes: are these rates under our control, and if so, how to effect change? This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
ISSN:1470-0328
1471-0528
DOI:10.1111/1471-0528.15928