Is the introduction of anonymous delivery associated with a reduction of high neonaticide rates in Austria? A retrospective study

To assess rates of neonaticide after the implementation of a preventative ‘anonymous delivery’ law in mid‐2001 in Austria. Women are allowed to access antenatal care and give birth in a hospital anonymously, without showing any ID and free of charge.

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