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Perinatal mortality
Perinatal mortality is calculated by dividing the number of stillbirths and deaths during the first week of life by the number of all births during the statistical year. The age during the first week is calculated in hours.
Statistics using the definition
Validity of the definition
- Valid
Source organisation
- WHO
Perinatal mortality refers to the number of stillbirths and those who died in their first week of life per 1,000 births.
Statistics using the definition
Validity of the definition
- Valid
Source organisation
- Tilastokeskus
Jaa