[Perinatal care and mortality in French Guyana. From 1992-1999].

Background: The purpose of this study was to describe child deliveries in French Guyana and describe changes in perinatal mortality in different population groups between 1992 and 1999.

Material And Methods: All deliveries in health centers and maternity wards in French Guyana between January 1, 1992 and December 31, 1999 were included in the study. Social, demographic, and clinical data were collected at the time of delivery.