Population birth data and pandemic readiness in Europe

G. Haidinger, J. Klimont, S. Alexander, W.H. Zhang, E. Vandervelpen, M. Delnord, R. Kolarova, E. Yordanova, U. Rodin, Z. Drausnik, B. Filipovic-Grcic, T. Kyprianou, V. Scoutellas, P. Velebil, L.H. Mortensen, L. Sakkeus, L. Abuladze, M. Gissler, B. Blondel, C. Deneux-TharauxM. Durox, M. Philibert, J. Zeitlin*, J. Fresson, G. Heller, B. Misselwitz, A. Antsaklis, I. Berbik, H.S. Olafsdottir, K. Kearns, I. Sikora, M. Cuttini, M. Loghi, S. Donati, R. Boldrini, J. Misins, I. Zile, J. Isakova, A. Touvrey-Lecomte, A. Billy, S. Couffignal, G. Weber, M. Gatt, J. Nijhuis, L. Broeders, P.W. Achterberg, A. Hindori-Mohangoo, K. Klungsoyr, R. Akerkar, H. Engjom, Euro-Peristat Research Network

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Abstract

The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic exposed multiple shortcomings in national and international capacity to respond to an infectious disease outbreak. It is essential to learn from these deficiencies to prepare for future epidemics. One major gap is the limited availability of timely and comprehensive population-based routine data about COVID-19's impact on pregnant women and babies. As part of the Horizon 2020 PHIRI (Population Health Information Research Infrastructure) project on the use of population data for COVID-19 surveillance, the Euro-Peristat research network investigated the extent to which routine information systems could be used to assess the effects of the pandemic by constructing indicators of maternal and child health and of COVID-19 infection. The Euro-Peristat network brings together researchers and statisticians from 31 countries to monitor population indicators of perinatal health in Europe and periodically compiles data on a set of 10 core and 20 recommended indicators1.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)179-184
Number of pages6
JournalBjog-an International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Volume129
Issue number2
Early online date1 Nov 2021
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jan 2022

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