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Etiologies of neonatal mortality
| Causes of death | Number of deaths | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Neonatal infection | 152 | 32,2% |
| Prematurity | 115 | 24,4% |
| Perinatal asphyxia | 71 | 15% |
| Neonatal respiratory distress | 57 | 12,1% |
| Malformations | 28 | 5,9% |
| Others | 48 | 10,1% |
| TOTAL | 471 | 100% |
