Study estimates there would be 770 fewer newborn deaths if NHS performance was consistent across weekBabies born in English NHS hospitals at the weekend hold a slightly higher risk of dying within their first seven days compared with those born during the week,a study has found.
Researchers from Imperial College’s department of primary care and public health examined 1.3 million births between 1 April 2010 and 31 March 2012 and found the perinatal mortality rate was 7.3 per 1000 babies at weekends, 0.9 per 1000 higher than for weekdays. Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com