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Problems of neonatal surgery in Malaysia
Item Type: Article
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Year: 00/01/1983
Abstract: From January 1970 to May 1981, there were 594 neonates admitted to the General Hospital, Kuala Lumpur for surgery. Three hundred and seventy-one cases bad major alimentary tract alimentary tract abnormalities 97.1 percent of which caused obstruction. High gut anomalies and diaphragmmatic hernia (Group A cases) were relatively uncommon and the overall post-operative mortality for this group was high (64.6 percent). Overall mortality declined from 75.0 percent in 1970 to 10.3 percent for the first six month of 1981. Death rate among the low birth weight infants and those with multiple anomalies however, remain high. Factors related to post-operative mortality are discussed. Foremost among them is the time of referral to the surgeon. Various problems of management in this hospital are also highlighted.
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Ethnicity, attitude and fertility survey
Item Type: Research Report
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Year: 00/00/1980
Abstract: The objectives of this study is to provide information of ethnic differentials in fertility and associated cultural practices in Malaysia, to test hypotheses explaining the differentials or linking the differentials to cultural practices and social structure and to assess the role of the fertility differentials in perceptions of ethnic relations.
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Malaysian Fertility and Family Survey - 1974
Item Type: Research Report
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Year: 00/04/1977
Abstract: The Malaysian Fertility and Family Survey (MFFS) embodies two major objectives, one international and one national. Internationally, the MFFS is part of the World fertility Survey (WFS) programme, aimed at studying human fertility and reproductive behaviour. Nationally it responds to the need for reliable data on the Knowledge, Attitudes and Practice (KAP) of family planning on which to base national planning of population programmes.
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