Preterm birth - World Health Organization (WHO)
May 10, 2023 · Preterm birth is the leading cause of death among children under 5, affecting 1 in 10 babies worldwide. Learn about the risk factors, interventions and WHO guidance to prevent and manage preterm birth complications.
Preterm birth rate in the US is rising, study finds, but the ... - CNN
Feb 2, 2024 · The rate of preterm births in the United States has been rising, according to a new report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Health Statistics,...
152 million babies born preterm in the last decade
May 9, 2023 · An estimated 13.4 million babies were born pre-term in 2020, with nearly 1 million dying from preterm complications, according to a new report released by United Nations agencies and partners today. This is equivalent to around 1 in 10 babies born early (before 37 weeks of pregnancy) worldwide.
1 in 10 babies worldwide are born early, with major impacts on …
Oct 6, 2023 · A study by WHO, UNICEF and LSHTM reveals high rates of preterm births in sub-Saharan Africa and southern Asia, and the need for better prevention and care. Preterm births are the leading cause of death in children under 5 and increase the risk of illnesses and disabilities.
Premature birth rate rose 12% since 2014, the CDC reports. A ... - CBS News
Jan 31, 2024 · Data released Wednesday from the CDC's National Center for Health Statistics shows the preterm birth rate — meaning delivery before 37 completed weeks of pregnancy — rose 12% during that time...
1 in 10 babies worldwide are born preterm, with complications ... - UN News
Oct 5, 2023 · An estimated 13.4 million babies were born early in 2020, with nearly one million dying from preterm complications, UN agencies and partners said in a new report on Thursday. The data is...
150 million babies born preterm in the last decade - UNICEF
May 10, 2023 · Preterm birth rates have not changed in the past decade in any region of the world. The impacts of conflict, climate change, COVID-19 are increasing risks for women and babies everywhere. Action is needed urgently to improve the prevention of preterm birth, alongside better care for affected babies and their families.
Genetic Discovery Reveals Who Can Benefit from Preterm Birth …
UCSF researchers have discovered genetic mutations that predict response to progesterone treatment for preterm birth, a condition that affects 1 in 10 infants in the U.S. They also identified new targets and potential drugs for preterm birth prevention based on genetic screening.
US gets D+ grade for rising preterm birth rates, new report finds
Nov 15, 2022 · Taking an in-depth look at premature births, the new report found that the US preterm birth rate rose to 10.5% last year, representing an increase of 4% since 2020 and the worst national rate...
March of Dimes report shows an increase in pre-term births, racial ...
Nov 15, 2022 · March of Dimes' annual report on infant and maternal health drops the U.S. from a C- to a D+, citing a 15-year high in the preterm birth rate. But it also offers some encouraging signs and...