An estimated 13.4 million babies were born preterm in 2020, with 45 per cent of them being born in just five countries, including India, China and Pakistan, according to a report released by the United Nations agencies and partners on Wednesday. An estimated 13.4 million babies were born pre-term in 2020, with nearly 1 million dying from preterm complications, which …
India, Pakistan, Nigeria, China and Ethiopia together accounted for 45 per cent of all babies born early in 2020, according to a new report released by UN agencies and partners on Wednesday. Raising alarm on a "silent emergency" of preterm birth, the report showed that an estimated 13.4 million babies were born pre-term in 2020, with nearly 1 million dying …
Studies have not suggested an increased risk of congenital anomalies, early pregnancy loss, or miscarriage in pregnant women due to COVID-19, however, the novel coronavirus infection has been associated with an increased risk of premature birth Preterm birth is one of the major concerns when it comes to pregnancies. Some of the common medical reasons for premature birth include infections, …
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