Lancet Study Reveals India Had The World's Highest Number of Preterm Births In 2020
India had the highest global record of 3.02 million preterm births, surpassing 20%. A study by WHO, UNICEF, and LSHTM revealed over 50% occurred in eight countries, including Pakistan, Nigeria, China, and the US. High numbers were linked to large populations, total births, and weak health systems. Globally, 13.4 million premature births occurred, causing almost one million deaths. , Health News, Times Now
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