Death of prematurities in the county of Osasco, S. Paulo State, Brazil

Authors

  • Cyro Ciari Jr.
  • Arnaldo Augusto F. de Siqueira
  • Pedro Augusto M. de Almeida
  • Alfredo Arnoni

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0034-89101973000400004

Keywords:

Infant, premature, Infant mortality, Osasco, SP (Brazil), Public health

Abstract

Based on data obtained from death certificates of Osasco the importance of prematurity as a cause of death is analysed. It is concluded that prematurity must be considered a problem of public health.

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Published

1973-12-01

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 4 (1973)

Section

Original Articles

How to Cite

Ciari Jr., C., Siqueira, A. A. F. de, Almeida, P. A. M. de, & Arnoni, A. (1973). Death of prematurities in the county of Osasco, S. Paulo State, Brazil . Revista De Saúde Pública, 7(4), 343-349. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0034-89101973000400004