Global preterm birth rates unchanged amid rising need for improved data in high-burden regions

1. Global preterm births have remained stable from 2010 to 2020 (13.4 million vs. 13.8 million). 2. A large proportion of preterm births occur at less than 32 weeks of gestation. Evidence Rating Level: 1 (Excellent) Study Rundown: Preterm birth is a leading cause of neonatal mortality, accounting for one-tenth of all live births in

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