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Research Addresses Preterm Birth, Stillbirth Health Issues, Highlights Preventive Interventions
New research published in BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth notes some of the "serious short- and long-term health issues" associated with preterm births and identifies steps that can be taken to reduce the number of stillbirths and premature births worldwide, United Press International reports. Each year, 13 million babies are born preterm and there are 3.2 million stillbirths, according to the research. "Neonatal deaths account for more than 42 percent of mortality in children under age 5
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