Prevalence estimates of small vulnerable newborns in China (2012–22): a modelling study

The Lancet Global Health 2026 Open access

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Authors: Yanxia Xie, Juan Liang, Yi Mu, Peiran Chen, Yanping Wang, Zheng Liu, Qi Li, Mingrong Li, Li Dai, Xiaohong Li, Jun Zhu, Hanmin Liu
DOI: 10.1016/s2214-109x(25)00498-x
Cited by: 1
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Persistent efforts are imperative to improve neonatal health outcomes, especially considering China's evolving fertility policies and persistent regional health disparities. The Small Vulnerable Newborn Consortium has proposed a framework combining preterm birth (

Fields of Study & Subjects

Demographic Trends and Gender Preferences Preterm Birth and Chorioamnionitis Global Maternal and Child Health

Publication details

Journal / source
The Lancet Global Health
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Volume
14
Issue
4
Pages
e539–e551
Publication date
18 February 2026
Language
EN