Rate of Premature Births Rising Worldwide

"Premature birth is the second greatest killer of babies worldwide -- after pneumonia.  A new report compiled by experts around the world looks at what can be done to prevent premature births, and what can be done to save those babies who are born too soon.

The birth of a child....what should be a joyous experience, too often ends in death if that child is born prematurely in a developing country.

A major report about premature delivery called "Born Too Soon" shows that globally, one in 10 babies is born prematurely. As a midwife, Carole Presern has seen newborns die...."

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Rate of Premature Births Rising Worldwide