Neonatal Hypoxic-Ischaemic Encephalopathy
Reported HIE prevalence is higher in low-income countries than in developed countries. The 2021 Global Burden of Disease study ranked HIE as the second most prevalent neonatal neurological condition worldwide. Neonatal HIE is a major cause…
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Reported HIE prevalence is higher in low-income countries than in developed countries. The 2021 Global Burden of Disease study ranked HIE as the second most prevalent neonatal neurological condition worldwide. Neonatal HIE is a major cause of neonatal death and long-term neurological disability. Severe HIE is associated with substantial mortality and permanent sequelae among survivors.