Arch Iran Med
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In this study, we seek to evaluate the population health improvements during the previous four decades in Iran. We have estimated the levels and trends of child and adult mortality in addition to life expectancy from 1979 to 2019 at national and sub-national levels using all the available data. ⋯ This study provides an overview of the previous 40 years of mortality rates (child and adult) and life expectancy. The provided framework of national and sub-national evaluation can be used by researchers to continue the path of providing information for prioritization and evaluation of programs and also performing cost-effectiveness analysis for proposing efficient strategies to policy makers.
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Diagnosis and timely treatment of neonatal jaundice and prevention of dangerous side effects of pathologic neonatal jaundice remain a serious debate. The first step in prevention of jaundice is the identification of predisposing factors. The present study aims to systematically review the maternal risk factors of neonatal hyperbilirubinemia. ⋯ The most common maternal risk factors for neonatal jaundice were prematurity, blood type incompatibilities, preeclampsia, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, vaginal bleeding, delivery problems (type of delivery, labor injuries, delivery at home, skin ecchymosis, and cephalohematoma), mothers and community cultural beliefs (use of traditional supplements), breast problems, and decrease in breastfeeding.