November is Prematurity Awareness Month
Did you know?
An estimated 13.4 million babies were born preterm in 2020 (before 37 completed weeks of gestation)(1).
Preterm birth complications are the leading cause of death among children under 5 years of age, responsible for approximately 900000 deaths in 2019(2).
Three-quarters of these deaths could be prevented with current, cost-effective interventions.(3)
Across countries, the rate of preterm birth ranges from 4-6% of babies born in 2020.(3)