Analysis on perinatal mortality and related factors in Hainan from 2005 to 2010

Objective:To analyze the basic conditions and dynamic changes of perinatal birth defects in Hainan,explore the causes and prevention strategies of perinatal birth defects. Methods:The perinatal data of birth defects in a maternal and child health hospital of Hainan from 2005 to 2010 were analyzed statistically. Results:Among 11 483 perinatal infants,286 infants were found with birth defects,the incidence was 24.91 ‰;the perinatal mortality was 3.57 ‰.The top five birth defects were cleft lip and palate,polydactylia,ear deformities,congenital heart disease and neural tube defects;there was a positive correlation between the incidence of birth defects and maternal age,35 years old was a high risk factor of birth defects;most of the pregnant women who gave birth to neonates with birth defects belonged to the population with low income and low educational level. Conclusion:Enhancing prenatal screening and education and creating a good social and cultural environment of fertility may reduce the incidence of infantile birth defects.