An increase in the burden of neonatal admissions to a rural district hospital in Kenya over 19 years

• Main Authors: Marsh Kevin (Author), Kager Piet (Author), Mason Linda (Author), Peshu Norbert M (Author), Chuma Jane M (Author), Chesaro Charles R (Author), Mturi Florence N (Author), Gatakaa Hellen W (Author), Mwaniki Michael K (Author), English Mike (Author), Berkley James A (Author), Newton Charles R (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2010-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Most of the global neonatal deaths occur in developing nations, mostly in rural homes. Many of the newborns who receive formal medical care are treated in rural district hospitals and other peripheral health centres. However there ar...