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 Perinatal mortality (PNM) refers to the death of a fetus or neonate and is that the basis to calculate the perinatal death rate. Variations in precise definition of the perinatal mortality exist, The World Health Organization defines perinatal mortality as the number of stillbirths and deaths in first week of life per 1,000 total births, the perinatal period commences at 28 completed weeks of gestation, and ends 7 completed days after birth, but other definitions are used. The UK figure is about 8 per 1,000 and varies markedly by class with the very best rates seen in Asian women. Globally, an estimated 2.6 million neonates died in 2013 before the primary month aged down from 4.5 million in 1990. The PNMR refers to the amount of perinatal deaths per 1,000 total births. It is usually reported on an annual basis. It is a serious marker to assess the standard of health healthcare delivery. Comparisons between different rates could also be hampered by varying definitions, registration bias, and differences within the underlying risks of the populations. PNMRs vary widely and should be below 10 for certain developed countries and quite 10 times higher in developing countries. The WHO has not published contemporary data.    

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