146: US neonatal mortality rates are likely lower than many high-income countries

Changing the Insight of Scientists in High Income Countries: A Solution for Collaborative Research with Lower Income Countries

The recent issue of Asia Pacific Journal of Medical Toxicology made an important and interesting theme “What is the Best Research for Low Income Countries?” (1). We enjoyed reading the paper; nevertheless we hope to find a chance to share our idea. It was mentioned that some, for sure not all, researchers from the developed countries might not have enough motivation to contribute to the scient...

Neonatal mortality within 24 hours of birth in six low- and lower-middle-income countries

OBJECTIVE To estimate neonatal mortality, particularly within 24 hours of birth, in six low- and lower-middle-income countries. METHODS We analysed epidemiological data on a total of 149 570 live births collected between 2007 and 2013 in six prospective randomized trials and a cohort study from predominantly rural areas of Bangladesh, Ghana, India, Pakistan, the United Republic of Tanzania an...

The US Distribution of Physicians from Lower Income Countries

INTRODUCTION Since the 1960 s, the number of international medical graduates (IMGs) in the United States has increased significantly. Given concerns regarding the effects of this loss to their countries of origin, the authors undertook a study of IMGs from lower income countries currently practicing in the United States. METHODS The AMA Physician Masterfile was accessed to identify all 265,85...

Food Taxes: How Likely Are Likely Effects?

Firearm availability and homicide rates across 26 high-income countries.

BACKGROUND Among developed nations, the United States has the highest rate of civilian gun ownership, and the highest homicide rate. We examine whether the United States is merely an exception, or if a relationship between gun availability and homicide exists across all developed nations. METHODS Homicide rates for the early 1990s come from 26 of 27 of the highly industrialized or high-income...