Pre-Mature births in Nigeria A Burden

THE burden of infant deaths in Nigeria was again brought to the fore recently as experts’ findings revealed that no fewer than 700,000 pre-mature babies are lost every year in the country.

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Effects, Causes, Signs and Symptoms of Premature Birth

Premature birth is defined either as the same as preterm birth, or the birth of a baby before the developing organs are mature enough to allow normal postnatal survival.

Premature infants are at greater risk for short and long term complications, including disabilities and impediments in growth and mental development.

Significant progress has been made in the care of premature infants, but not in reducing the prevalence of preterm birth.

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