Cord infection and mortality risks
| Omphalitis* | Mortality* | Mortality risk† | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorhexidine+hand washing | 0.53 (0.32 to 0.88) | 0.64 (0.39 to 1.06) | 20.3 |
| Hand washing+dry cord care | 0.67 (0.48 to 0.93) | 1.23 (0.82 to 1.83) | 38.4 |
| Chlorhexidine | 0.44 (0.29 to 0.67) | 0.74 (0.50 to 1.08) | 24.9 |
| Dry cord care | 1 | 1 | 33.8 |
*Relative risk (95% CI);
†Risk per 1000 livebirths.