Table 1

Cord infection and mortality risks

Severe redness with pus*Mortality*Mortality risk†
Multiple chlorhexidine0.35 (0.15 to 0.81)0.94 (0.78 to 1.14)26.6
Single chlorhexidine0.77 (0.40 to 1.48)0.80 (0.65 to 0.98)22.6
Dry cord care1128.3
  • *Relative risk (95% CI);

    †Risk per 1000 livebirths.