Analysis of the global burden of neonatal disorders and risk factors from 1990 to 2021: findings from the global burden of disease study 2021

From 1990 to 2021, the global burden of neonatal disorders exhibited a general downward trend, with a particularly pronounced burden in South Asia and Southern Sub-Saharan Africa. Countries characterized by low socio-demographic index and low-middle socio-demographic index faced a disproportionately higher burden of neonatal disorders. Low birth weight emerged as a significant contributor to both the age-standardized death rate and the age-standardized disability-adjusted life years rate associated with global neonatal disorders. Therefore, health departments across various nations should prioritize the enhancement of healthcare systems and the quality of care to alleviate the burden of neonatal disorders.