15 million preterm births annually: what has changed this year?
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Each year, more than 1 in 10 of the world’s babies are born preterm, resulting in 15 million babies born too soon. World Prematurity Day, November 17, is a global effort to raise awareness about prematurity. This past year, there has been increased awareness of t...
Main Authors: | Kinney Mary V, Lawn Joy E, Howson Christopher P, Belizan José |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2012-11-01
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Series: | Reproductive Health |
Online Access: | http://www.reproductive-health-journal.com/content/9/1/28 |
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