Genesee County Health Department issued the following announcement on Nov. 18.
Celebrated since 2009, World Prematurity Day is an opportunity to call attention to the heavy burden of death and disability and the pain and suffering that preterm birth causes. It is also a chance to talk about solutions.
“World Prematurity Day 2020, Together for babies born too soon – Caring for the future”. This year’s messaging focus lies on:
- Supporting families,
- Supporting healthcare professionals, and
- Strengthening healthcare systems.
Every year, 15 million babies are born prematurely – more than one in ten of all babies around the world. World Prematurity Day is a key moment to focus global attention on the leading cause of child deaths under age 5: complications from preterm birth, which account for nearly 1 million deaths each year (UNICEF). Without a major push to reduce these deaths, we will not reach the global goal endorsed by 193 countries to end all preventable newborn and child deaths by 2030.
Learn more at https://www.healthynewbornnetwork.org/.../world.../.
Original source can be found here.
Source: Genesee County Health Department
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