Incidence of Birth Asphyxia as Seen in Central Hospital and GN Children’s Clinic both in Warri Niger Delta of Nigeria: An Eight Year Retrospective Review

Abstract

The incidence of bith asphyxia in Warri is 28/1000. Majority of patients are from prolonged labour and delivery at unrecognized centres. Health education will dratically reduce the burden of asphyxia neanatorum as unsubtanciated religous beliefs have done a great havoc.