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Published in: Reproductive Health 1/2012

Open Access 01-12-2012 | Editorial

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

Authors: Mary V Kinney, Joy E Lawn, Christopher P Howson, José Belizan

Published in: Reproductive Health | Issue 1/2012

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Abstract

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.
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Metadata
Title
15 million preterm births annually: what has changed this year?
Authors
Mary V Kinney
Joy E Lawn
Christopher P Howson
José Belizan
Publication date
01-12-2012
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Reproductive Health / Issue 1/2012
Electronic ISSN: 1742-4755
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1742-4755-9-28

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