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Abstract
Over years and in different places, a large number of classifications of perinatal mortality have been in use, some. designed specifically to suit local circumstances. Some have been discarded or modified as the patterns of perinatal mortality have changed, as new knowledge has been won and new means of diagnosis and treatment have become available. At present, the definitions of stillbirth, neonatal death and perinatal death used throughout the world lack uniformity. This should be taken into account when comparisons are made of mortality statistics in different countries. Perinatal mortality remains high in most of the developing countries and contributes to almost half of infant mortality. Infants continue to die at a high rate during the first month of life, due to’ factors, which have their origin in pregnancy or at the time of delivery. Inadequate availability and utilization of facilities, failure to recognize at risk pregnancies and delayed referral are some of the adverse factors responsible for high perinatal mortality. This study was conducted at Mansoura University l-lospitals, Mansoura, Egypt, to evaluate the crude perinatal mortal ity rate at that center as an index for obstetric care & neonatal care in our locality. Also, the study aimed to identify the major risk factors operative in perinatal losses, with a view to nullify these losses by proper prediction, prevention and management of the underlying factors.