[Spatial analysis of neonatal mortality in Paraíba Valley, Southeastern Brazil, 1999 to 2001].

Objective: To assess the spatial distribution of neonatal mortality.

Methods: An ecological and exploratory study using a spatial distribution of mortality data approach was carried out in the Paraiba Valley, Southeastern Brazil, from 1999-2001. Spatial analysis was conducted in a georeference database for 35 cities in the region and routines of spatial statistics.