Māori, Pacifica and Indian premature babies are less likely to receive resuscitation attempts than babies of other ethnicities, a national report has found. The finding is part of the twelfth annual report of the Perinatal and Maternal Mortality Review Committee (PMMRC). The report found resuscitation was tried on 92 percent of Māori babies, 88 percent of Pacifica babies and 86 percent of Indian babies, born from 23-26 weeks. Ms Harwood said the report highlighted the differences in health care being delivered throughout the country. She said the findings were an opportunity to adopt a "system approach" and ensure all district health boards were providing equal health care to all.

Source: Otago Daily Times October 13, 2018 04:30 UTC