Inequalities and stillbirth in the UK – what does existing research say about how to reduce stillbirths in disadvantaged families?
In the UK some groups and communities are more likely to have a baby who is stillborn. In this study, researchers looked at existing research to learn more about the relationship between stillbirth and inequalities in the UK. They hoped to use their findings to influence policies to reduce stillbirth and save babies lives.
This review, funded by Sands, combined and analysed the findings of several different types of research. The research team found evidence of links between inequalities and stillbirth spanning 70 years. However, there was inconsistency in how information had been collection and recorded. There was no research studying how to reduce stillbirths in disadvantaged families in the UK.
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