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Today is #WorldPrematurityDay.

Globally, more than 1 in 10 of all babies are born preterm - before 37 weeks of pregnancy.
Babies #BornTooSoon deserve every chance to live, 💕 and thrive.

More: bit.ly/3CpTJDO
Complications relating to preterm births are now the leading cause of death for children under 5.

Most could be prevented with the right care before, during and after childbirth bit.ly/3CpTJDO

#BornTooSoon
Depending on where they are born, there remain significant disparities in a preterm baby’s chances of survival.

In high-income countries, most #BornTooSoon (at or after 28 weeks) will survive.
In poorer countries survival rates can be as low as 1 in 10 bit.ly/3CpTJDO
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Today is #WorldPrematurityDay.

Approximately 1⃣ million children around 🌎🌍🌏 die each year due to complications from #preterm birth, and survivors may face a lifetime of ill-health.
1⃣ in 🔟 babies around the world are born #preterm - before 37 weeks of 🤰.
 
Complications from prematurity is the leading cause of death for children under 5. Health service disruptions due to #COVID19 may have further devastating impacts & push back progress. 📸 @UNICEF
While most #preterm babies survive in high-income countries, in low- and middle-income countries a lack of adequate newborn care puts the lives of many preterm babies at risk #BornTooSoon 👉 bit.ly/3pADpeC
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Today is #WorldPrematurityDay.
Approximately 1 in 10 of all babies born globally are preterm - born alive before 37 weeks of pregnancy bit.ly/2RWokG3

#BornTooSoon
@WHOSEARO @WHOWPRO @pahowho @WHOEMRO @WHOAFRO @WHO_Europe Prematurity is the leading cause of death worldwide for children below 5 years of age.
Three-quarters of these deaths could be prevented with the right care during pregnancy and during and after birth bit.ly/2RWokG3

#BornTooSoon
A newborn’s chances of surviving and thriving largely depend on where they are born.
♥️In high-income countries most #BornTooSoon babies survive.
💔In the poorest countries, half of those born at or before 32 weeks will lose their life
bit.ly/2RWokG3
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