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SES Inequalities in Stillbirth and Preterm Birth Rates This publication estimates socio-economic (SES) inequalities in stillbirth and preterm birth rates across European countries using population-based routine data. Median rates of adverse outcomes were higher in the lowest versus highest SES groups. Concentration indices further highlighted varying socio-economic inequalities across countries.

Timing of Term Births and Associated Mortality Risks Our publication in BJOG explores term mortality rates in relation to rates of early term birth (GA 37+0 to 38+6 weeks), regarded as a proxy indicator of practices of elective birth by induction or caesarean. On average, the stillbirth rate was lower in countries where early-term birth…

Evaluating Perinatal Health in Europe Our publication “Evaluating Perinatal Health in Europe: A Comparison of Routine Population Birth Data Sources” describes routine national data sources in Europe by their ability to provide core perinatal health indicators. Countries using Electronic Medical Records linking to other sources had the best data availability.

Neonatal Mortality Disparities by Gestational Age This publication, Neonatal Mortality Disparities by Gestational Age in European Countries, investigated excess neonatal mortality, defined as a rate difference relative to the pooled rate in the 3 countries with the lowest Neonatal Mortality Rates (Norway, Sweden, and Finland) and found wide NMR disparities with varying patterns by GA.