In: Nursing
Three things used to decrease infant mortality are
1.Newborn screening
*Newborn screening is important in early identification of anomalies in baby to begin
immediate treatment to avoid chances of infant mortality.
2. Focus on prevention of birth defect
* Birth defects occur during the time of delivery is a major cause for infant mortality
so proper care given to mother and child during delivery.
3. More attention given to preterm and low birth weight baby.
* Chances of infections and nutritional deficiencies are more in this type of infants
so good attention from care givers and parents needed to reduce risk of mortality.