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South Korea Infant and Maternal Mortality Survey 2007-2008

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General Info
Original or alternative title 
2007-2008 영아 모성사망조사
Provider 
Ministry of Health and Welfare (South Korea)
Geography 
Republic of Korea (KOR)
Coverage type 
Country
Time period covered 
01/2007 - 12/2008
Data type
Survey
Summary 

The Infant and Maternal Mortality Survey 2007-2008 measured the number and causes of maternal and infant deaths and stillbirths in Korea. The survey gathered data from medical billing and vital statistics systems. The study focused on maternal deaths that occurred within 42 days of delivery, deaths of infants less than 1 year old, and fetal deaths occurring after 22 weeks of gestation (or weight over 500 grams).

Keywords 
Abortion, Antenatal care, Birth asphyxia, Birth weight, Blood pressure, Blood transfusions, Caesarean section, Cleft lip and cleft palate, Congenital anomalies, Congenital heart anomalies, Digestive system malformations, Down's syndrome, Education, Employment, Family planning, HIV and AIDS, Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, ICD-10, Infant mortality, Marital status, Maternal conditions, Maternal hemorrhage, Maternal mortality, Maternal sepsis, Multiple births, Neonatal conditions, Neural tube defects, Obstructed labor, Place of death, Pregnancy, Pregnancy complications, Preterm birth, Preterm birth complications, Screening, Stillbirths, Surgical procedures, Tobacco smoking, Abortive outcome
GHDx Entry last modified on: Nov 6, 2018