Urbanization and prevalence of perinatal mortality, influencing factors, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
- VernacularTitle:Хотжилт ба перинатал эндэгдлийн тархалт, нөлөөлөх хүчин зүйл, Улаанбаатар хот, Монгол Улс
- Author:
Oyun S
1
;
Burmaajav B
1
Author Information
1. Ach Medical University
- Publication Type:Lectures
- From:Mongolian Medical Sciences
2025;212(2):62-69
- CountryMongolia
- Language:Mongolian
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Abstract:
Perinatal mortality, which includes stillbirths after 22 weeks of gestation and neonatal deaths
within seven days after birth, varies widely across countries. Developed nations report rates
below 10 per 1,000 births, while developing countries often exceed 50. In 2022, Mongolia
reported a rate of 13.2, higher than in developed nations but showing improvement.
Urbanization influences perinatal mortality through factors such as air pollution, limited
healthcare access, and socioeconomic inequality. In Ulaanbaatar, severe winter air pollution
increases the risks of preterm birth, low birth weight, and stillbirth. In contrast, rural areas
face barriers including poor access to maternal care and transportation delays. Strengthening
prenatal care, neonatal services, and ensuring the safe use of medications during pregnancy
are critical to reducing perinatal deaths. This literature review, based on 50 domestic and
international literature sources, provides an in-depth examination of how urbanization affects
perinatal mortality.
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