[Analysis on the surveillanca data of newborn death from 1990 to 1999 in Rugao City, Jiangsu province].

A surveillance and data analysis on the cause and death rate of newborn death in Rugao city, Jiangsu Provinces was conducted from 1990 to 1999. There were 1300 cases died in these 10 years. The mortality rate was 0.92% and the proportion of male to female was 1.53:1. More cases (75%) were died in the early stage after birth. The causes of the newborn death were in the order of premature, asphyxia, pneumonia, congenital anomaly and accidental asphyxia. More babies (75.62%) were died in hospitals. The emphasis on newborn health care was pointed out and had discussions. Taking comprehensive measures would be the key point to reduce newborn mortality rate.