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  2. Neonatal deaths by PSANZ neonatal death classification and gestational age, NSW 2021
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Overview

​In 2021, 44.8% of neonatal deaths in NSW occurred among periviable infants while 24.2% were associated with congenital anomalies. Of the 223 neonatal deaths in NSW in 2021, 183 (82.1%) were born prematurely. Congenital anomalies accounted for the majority of deaths among babies born at 37-plus weeks gestation (47.5%), followed by neurological conditions (27.5%).

Neonatal deaths by PSANZ neonatal death classification and gestational age, NSW 2021

By number of births

PSANZ-NDC Major categoryLess than 3737+Total
Congenital anomaly351954
Periviable infants (typically <24 weeks)1000100
Cardio-respiratory disordersn.p.n.p.16
Neonatal infectionn.p.n.p.7
Neurological20​
1131
Gastrointestinaln.p.0n.p.
Othern.p.n.p.9
Unable to be classifed n.p.0n.p.
Total18340223

By percentage of births

PSANZ-NDC Major categoryLess than 3737+Total
Congenital anomaly19.147.524.2
Periviable infants (typically <24 weeks)54.60.044.8
Cardio-respiratory disordersn.p.n.p.7.2
Neonatal infectionn.p.n.p.3.1
Neurological10.9​
27.513.9
Gastrointestinaln.p.0.0n.p.
Othern.p.n.p.4.0
Unable to be classifed n.p.0.0n.p.
Total100.0100.0100.0

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Neonatal deaths by PSANZ neonatal death classification and gestational age, NSW 2021

Notes

Source: Maternal and Child Health Register (SAPHaRI)​. Centre for Epidemiology and Evidence, NSW Ministry of Health.

Neonatal deaths comprise babies who were born and died in NSW, including babies who died after discharge or transfer from the hospital of birth. Maternity service levels are described in Explanatory notes.

​Cells with counts less than 5 are suppressed, and other cells may also be hidden to prevent back-calculation. These cells are marked with n.p.

 

 

Current as at: Wednesday 31 July 2024
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