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Highlights: #186 – Dean Spears on why babies are born small in Uttar Pradesh, and how to save their lives
May 15, 2024
Dean Spears, an expert on why babies are born small in Uttar Pradesh, discusses the impact of maternal undernutrition, the success of Kangaroo Mother Care in reducing neonatal deaths, and the cost effectiveness of programs aimed at saving infants' lives. The podcast also explores challenges of cash-based healthcare for neonatal survival in Uttar Pradesh.
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- Neonatal mortality in Uttar Pradesh linked to low birth weight & maternal undernutrition.
- Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) shows cost-effective reduction in neonatal deaths, surpassing conventional care.
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Factors Contributing to Neonatal Mortality in Uttar Pradesh
Neonatal mortality in Uttar Pradesh is influenced by factors such as low birth weight and underweight mothers, with approximately one-third of mothers in the district having a body mass index below 18.5. Poor sanitation and disease environment contribute to undernutrition among mothers and babies in the region, along with social forces like gender inequality.
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