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India Tops Global Preterm Births at 3.2 Million claims WHO Report on Preterm Birth Prevention.
Content Editor: Dr. Deepika Bishnoi
June 4, 2023 at 7:31:09 PM
Global Health, Public Health, Neonatal Mortality, Preterm, Under 5 deaths
Findings of the WHO Landmark Report on Preterm birth prevention:
Preterm birth rates remained largely unchanged from 2010 to 2020.
Preterm birth is the leading cause of death among children under five.
Minimal progress with an average annual reduction of preterm birth rates of about 0.5%.
Maternal Covid-19 infection potentially increases the risk of preterm birth.
Higher rates of preterm births among infected mothers in both low and high-income countries.
Long-term Effects and Disabilities:
Preterm birth is the fourth leading cause of loss of human capital worldwide.
Survivors may face respiratory, cardiac, and neurodevelopmental challenges.
Disabilities can range from mild to severe, including conditions like diplegia.
Even babies born a few weeks preterm can experience learning and behavioral disorders.
United Nations aims to reduce neonatal and under-five mortality rates.
Improvement in quality newborn and young child care is crucial to achieving the targets.
Challenges in meeting the targets for under-five and neonatal mortality identified by the WHO.