insert_link Health / Medical 80% of premature baby deaths happen in poorer countries. Five simple measures that can help save them By Andrew Shennan, King's College London and Megan Hall, King's College London Worldwide in 2020 a baby died every 40 seconds because of complications of prematurity. Preterm birth is the leading cause of death among children under 5 years old. The burden of preterm birth is heavier in in low- and middle-income countries, where around 80% occur. The countries with the highest recorded preterm rates in Africa are […] today22 February, 2024
