World Prematurity Day
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World Prematurity Day is observed on 17 November each year to raise awareness of preterm birth and the concerns of preterm babies and their families worldwide.[1] Approximately 15 million babies are born preterm each year, accounting for about one in 10 of all babies born worldwide.[2] Premature birth is the leading cause of death in children under the age of five worldwide.[3] Urgent action is always requested to address preterm birth given that the first country-level estimates show that globally 15 million babies are born too soon and rates are increasing in most countries with reliable time trend data. Preterm birth is critical for progress on Millennium Development Goal 4 (MDG) for child survival by 2015 and beyond, and gives added value to maternal health (MDG 5) investments also linking to non-communicable diseases. For preterm babies who survive, the additional burden of prematurity-related disability may affect families and health systems.[4]
World Prematurity Day | |
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Official name | World Prematurity Day |
Also called | WPD |
Observed by | worldwide |
Date | November 17 |
Next time | 17 November 2024 (2024-11-17) |
Frequency | annual |
First time | 2011 |
November is Prematurity Awareness Month.[5]