GERMANY

Hessen and Saarland regions

Two regions are working together in Germany: Hessen and Saarland. These regions have a population of over 55,500 total births and 1,200 very preterm births in 79 maternity units with 18 neonatal units. Data are collected in the Perinatal and Neonatal Survey.  

The Philipps University Marburg - Department of Pediatrics is responsible for data collection in the two regions along with the Institute of Quality Assurance in Hesse and the University of the Saarland - Pediatric and Neonatal Clinic in Saarland.

Contact person in Germany: Rolf Maier (Philipps University Marburg)

Regional contact persons:

Hessen: Rolf Maier (Philipps University Marburg)

Saarland: Ludwig Gortner (University of the Saarland)