Incidence, Mortality, and Premature Mortality From Neonatal Disorders in Eastern Sub-Saharan Africa, From 1990 to 2023
Sebsibe Tadesse, Bekam Yambo Jofa, Gelgelo Wodessa, Teshome Gensa, Begetayinoral Kussie, Abera Mersha, Abraham Geremew, Maleda Tefera, Haymanot Mezmur, Abadi Kidanemariam Berhe, Yemane Berhane Tesfau, Embaba Tekelaye Welesemayat, Boko Loka Safayi, Belda Negesa Beyene, Kebebew Lemma, Miesa Gelchu, Anteneh Fikrie TekolaIntroduction
Neonatal disorders represent a significant global health challenge with a critical research gap in resource-constrained settings.
Objective
This study aimed to estimate the incidence, mortality, and years of life lost (YLLs) from neonatal disorders in the Eastern Sub-Saharan Africa (ESSA) region from 1990 to 2023.
Methods
The study used estimation methods from the Global Burden of Diseases 2023 study.
Results
In the region, there were an estimated 300,042 new cases of neonatal disorders per 100,000 live births (95% UI: 293,808, 305,567), 21,889 deaths per 100,000 live births (95% UI: 20,447, 22,993), and 1.9 million YLLs per 100,000 live births (95% UI: 1.8, 2.1) in 2023. There was a considerable decline in the rates between 1990 and 2023.
Conclusion
The ESSA region experienced considerably high rates of incidence, mortality, and YLLs from neonatal disorders. Targeted interventions, including primary prevention and quality maternal and newborn health services should be implemented.