Table 8.
Top 5 causes of death (assigned by study physician) for neonates
| Cause | Death (%) |
|---|---|
| Birth asphyxia | 52.8 |
| Sepsis of newborn | 20.9 |
| Low birth weight | 15.2 |
| Other neonatal diseases | 5.3 |
| Other respiratory diseases | 2.4 |
| Other (outside top 5) | 3.4 |
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