15 million preterm births annually: what has changed this year?

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Each year, more than 1 in 10 of the world’s babies are born preterm, resulting in 15 million babies born too soon. World Prematurity Day, November 17, is a global effort to raise awareness about prematurity. This past year, there has been increased awareness of t...

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Main Authors: Kinney Mary V, Lawn Joy E, Howson Christopher P, Belizan José
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-11-01
Series:Reproductive Health
Online Access:http://www.reproductive-health-journal.com/content/9/1/28
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description <p>Abstract</p> <p>Each year, more than 1 in 10 of the world’s babies are born preterm, resulting in 15 million babies born too soon. World Prematurity Day, November 17, is a global effort to raise awareness about prematurity. This past year, there has been increased awareness of the problem, through new data and evidence, global partnership and country champions. Actions to improve care would save hundreds of thousands of babies born too soon from death and disability. Accelerated prevention requires urgent research breakthroughs.</p>
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spelling doaj.art-5ac1f2eafd6e4ffa8ca97740f6ee35562022-12-21T21:03:36ZengBMCReproductive Health1742-47552012-11-01912810.1186/1742-4755-9-2815 million preterm births annually: what has changed this year?Kinney Mary VLawn Joy EHowson Christopher PBelizan José<p>Abstract</p> <p>Each year, more than 1 in 10 of the world’s babies are born preterm, resulting in 15 million babies born too soon. World Prematurity Day, November 17, is a global effort to raise awareness about prematurity. This past year, there has been increased awareness of the problem, through new data and evidence, global partnership and country champions. Actions to improve care would save hundreds of thousands of babies born too soon from death and disability. Accelerated prevention requires urgent research breakthroughs.</p>http://www.reproductive-health-journal.com/content/9/1/28
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title 15 million preterm births annually: what has changed this year?
title_full 15 million preterm births annually: what has changed this year?
title_fullStr 15 million preterm births annually: what has changed this year?
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