Stillbirths from Uttar Pradesh, Bihar accounted for half of country's total in 2023: Analysis
Uttar Pradesh and Bihar accounted for half of India's total stillbirths in 2023, with estimates of 5,65,900 and 3,47,300 stillbirths respectively. The stillbirth rate for gestation periods of 22 weeks or later was found to be 1.6 times higher than for 28 weeks or later, indicating a significant underestimation of the true burden. Researchers emphasized the need for improved surveillance and integration of stillbirth prevention into maternal and newborn health initiatives to address this issue effectively.