EVOLUTION OF NEONATAL AND PEDIATRIC CRITICAL CARE IN INDIA

During the last decade, the disciplines of neonatal and pediatric crit ical care have rapidly progressed in India. The growth of Neonatal Int ensive Care has paced the growth of Pediatric Critical Care. The subst antial growth of discipline and the positive improvements in neonatal outcomes are the results of the concerted efforts of the National Neon atal Forum and commitment of expatriate physicians residing in the Uni ted States. This article provides the background information regarding perinatal, neonatal, and infant mortalities in India. It also describ es the maternal child health care delivery system in the Indian subcon tinent.