The Impact of Maternity Ward Closures on Maternal and Neonatal Health
Healthcare consolidation is a global trend aimed at increasing efficiency in the face of rising costs and declining rural populations. A recent study examines the effects of maternity ward closures in Sweden from 1990 to 2004 on maternal and neonatal health, as well as the associated birth technology choices and travel distances to wards. The research reveals a complex set of outcomes.“Maternal tr
https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/impact-maternity-ward-closures-maternal-and-neonatal-health - 2025-11-30
