Mediation of the effect of malaria in pregnancy on stillbirth and neonatal death in an area of low transmission: observational data analysis

Moore, Kerryn A.; Fowkes, Freya J. I.; Wiladphaingern, Jacher; Wai, Nan San; Paw, Moo Kho; Pimanpanarak, Mupawjay; Carrara, Verena I.; Raksuansak, Jathee; Simpson, Julie A.; White, Nicholas J.; Nosten, François; McGready, Rose

doi:10.1186/s12916-017-0863-z

Mediation of the effect of malaria in pregnancy on stillbirth and neonatal death in an area of low transmission: observational data analysis

BackgroundMalaria in pregnancy is preventable and contributes significantly to the estimated 5.5 million stillbirths and neonatal deaths that occur annually. The contribution of malaria in pregnancy in areas of low transmission has not been quantified, and the roles of maternal anaemia, small-for…