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A descriptive study of the community-based follow-up and outcomes of very low birth weight babies discharged from a regional hospital
Background Neonatal mortality continues to be a significant global health concern, especially in low/middle income countries. In South Africa, neonatal deaths contribute to 32% of the under-five mortality rate, with 48% of these deaths attributed to prematurity. One of the components aimed at reduci...
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Department of Paediatrics and Child Health
2023
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