P1-410 Evaluation of infant mortality risk factors in an Eastern area of Iran; a case-control study- 2009

IntroductionInfant Mortality Rate (IMR) is one of the most important indicators of community health situation and especially children health status. This study was conducted for determination of IMR risk factors in Shahroud Township (which is located in the east of Iran).MethodsThis study was carried out as a Case- Control study and all infant deaths (117 cases) from 2007 to 2009 in Shahroud Township were selected. For each case two controls were entered the study by matching on time and place of birth (234 controls). After data collection of all related variables, data analysis was performed using relevant statistical methods (Univariate and multivariate conditional logistic regression).ResultsUnivariate analysis of risk factors showed statistical significance (P Value