PERINATAL DEATH RATE IN NIZHNI NOVGOROD REGION
The article represents the results of dynamics of level and structure of perinatal death-rate in Nizhni Novgorod region (1995-2005). Perinatal mortality is one of the important indices, characterizing the level of mother and baby health care and also social and economic development of the society. The main causes of perinatal losses, disadvantages of maternal services are determined. The received data allow to make a conclusion that there was a low quality of clinical observation in pregnant women in a half of cases (51%). The results of investigation may be a base for administrative decisions in clinics, hospitals and health care departments of distinct territories.