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Definition
Numerical score to evaluate the baby's condition after birth.
Components
Data Element
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Data Element Concept (this item)Birth—Apgar score
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Object ClassBirth
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PropertyApgar score
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Conceptual DomainNone
Comments
Context:
Perinatal statistics:
Required to analyse pregnancy outcome, particularly after complications of pregnancy, labour and birth. The Apgar score is an indicator of the health of a baby.
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