premature births

About 1 in 4 babies in the Pakistani fishing settlement of Rehri Goth are born prematurely. Researchers are working to determine ways to reduce this high rate of premature births.

In the Pakistani fishing settlement of Rehri Goth, about 1 in 4 babies are born prematurely. Researchers are working to determine ways to reduce this high rate.

Premature babies in Gaza are struggling for survival due to a surge in early births linked to Israel's genocidal war. The conflict is also endangering mothers' health.

Wildfire smoke causes severe health impacts, including asthma, heart attacks, premature births, and long-term risks like cancer and dementia. Climate change is increasing wildfire frequency and intensity, leading to more toxic smoke exposure. Medical experts highlight over 1,000 toxins in wildfire smoke, with vulnerable groups like the elderly and pregnant women at higher risk.

Ukraine is experiencing a rise in premature births and emergency cesarean sections, with some frontline areas reporting nearly double the rate since Russia's 2022 invasion. Experts attribute these complications to the psychological and physical stress caused by the war.

Ukraine is experiencing a rise in premature births, particularly in regions near the front lines of the war with Russia. Preterm birth rates in areas like Kherson and Zaporizhzhia have nearly doubled since the 2022 invasion, linked to war-related stress and displacement.

Ukraine is experiencing an increase in premature births, particularly in regions close to the front lines where Russia’s invasion is ongoing.