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World Prematurity Day is observed on November 17 each year. It aims to raise awareness about the issues associated with preterm birth. It also spreads information about how to help and support affected families.

World Prematurity Day was first observed in Europe in 2008, but it has since evolved into a worldwide annual observance.

What Is Prematurity?

Medically, the term prematurity refers to the birth of a baby less than 37 weeks after the mother's last normal menstrual period (gestational age).

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It is also known as preterm birth or premature birth. Premature infants are often referred to as preemies or premmies.

Each year, about 15 million babies – which is about 10% of all babies – are born prematurely around the world.

Diabetes, high blood pressure, smoking, and obesity increase the risk of giving birth prematurely.

Those Affected Need Support

Despite continuing advances in the medical treatment of preemies, they have a higher mortality rate than babies born at a later stage of the pregnancy.

Premature infants are also at a greater risk of being afflicted with a numbe

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