Each year, 15 million babies -- more than 1 in 10 -- are born prematurely. That means today, on World Prematurity Day 2015, more than 41,000 premature babies will be born. Many will grow up healthy, receiving the care that they need immediately after birth and in the days, weeks, and months to follow. They will be kept warm during their first hours, breastfed, and their heart rates monitored; they will be protected against infection; and they will be immunized against vaccine-preventable diseases. They will be on their way to leading healthy, happy lives. For many babies born prematurely, however, the picture is less joyful. Each year, die from complications related to preterm birth -- the...
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