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World Prematurity Day

Today is world prematurity day. It's held every year to raise awareness of preterm birth and the ...

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14.24 17 Nov 2020


World Prematurity Day


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14.24 17 Nov 2020


Today is world prematurity day. It's held every year to raise awareness of preterm birth and the concerns of preterm babies and their families worldwide.

Approximately 15 million babies are born preterm each year, accounting for about one in 10 of all babies born worldwide.

We hear from some of the families affected.


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