November marks National Prematurity Awareness Month, a time to shed light on preterm birth and advocate for families navigating its challenges. Here's what you need to know:
💜 1 in 10 Babies Are Born in Preterm
Each year, about 15 million babies worldwide are born prematurely and before 37 weeks of pregnancy. That’s 1 in every 10 births!
Each year, about 15 million babies worldwide are born prematurely and before 37 weeks of pregnancy. That’s 1 in every 10 births!
💜 Leading Cause of Childhood Death
Complications from preterm births are the #1 cause of death for children under five, claiming approximately 900,000 lives annually.
Complications from preterm births are the #1 cause of death for children under five, claiming approximately 900,000 lives annually.
💜 Understanding Risk Factors
While some risk factors like multiple pregnancies, infections, and chronic health issues are known, many cases occur with no clear cause, making awareness and research critical.
While some risk factors like multiple pregnancies, infections, and chronic health issues are known, many cases occur with no clear cause, making awareness and research critical.
💜 Survival Rates Vary Globally
The chances of survival depend on the quality of healthcare. Infants born in resource-rich regions often have better outcomes, highlighting the need for global equity in neonatal care.
The chances of survival depend on the quality of healthcare. Infants born in resource-rich regions often have better outcomes, highlighting the need for global equity in neonatal care.
💜 Support Makes a Difference
With proper medical care, community support, and resources, premature babies can thrive. Raising awareness ensures families receive the help and support they need.
With proper medical care, community support, and resources, premature babies can thrive. Raising awareness ensures families receive the help and support they need.
This November, let’s unite to support and advocate for families. Let's spread awareness about prematurity. YOU can wear purple to show solidarity, share resources, and encourage others to join the cause.
Together, we can empower families, improve outcomes, and celebrate the resilience of our tiniest fighters.
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