Friday, December 12, 2008

High Percentage of Dutch Babies Dies Immediately After Birth


One out of hundred Dutch babies dies immediately after birth. This figure is among the highest in Europe. One possible reason for this is the high average age of Dutch women giving birth. Only in France and Latvia – among 26 European countries investigated – is the mortality of babies higher. www.parool.nl/parool/nl/265/Gezondheid/article/detail/73981/2008/12/11/Babysterfte-Nederland-uitzonderlijk-hoog-in-Europa.dhtml.

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