Preterm Birth Quiz

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What is the definition of preterm birth?

  • Babies born alive before 30 weeks of pregnancy are completed
  • Babies born alive before 32 weeks of pregnancy are completed
  • Babies born alive before 37 weeks of pregnancy are completed (correct)
  • Babies born alive before 40 weeks of pregnancy are completed

How many babies were estimated to be born too early in 2020?

  • 8 million
  • 15 million
  • 10 million
  • 13.4 million (correct)

What is the leading cause of death in children under the age of 5 years globally?

  • Malnutrition
  • Malaria
  • Pneumonia
  • Prematurity (correct)

In low-income settings, what percentage of babies born at or below 32 weeks die due to lack of feasible, cost-effective care?

<p>50% (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is causing an increased burden of disability among preterm babies who survive the neonatal period in middle-income settings?

<p>Suboptimal use of technology (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Preterm Birth Definition and Statistics

  • Preterm birth is defined as a birth that occurs before 37 weeks of gestation.
  • According to estimates, approximately 15 million babies were born too early in 2020.
  • Preterm birth complications are the leading cause of death in children under the age of 5 years globally.
  • In low-income settings, approximately 50% of babies born at or below 32 weeks die due to the lack of feasible, cost-effective care.
  • In middle-income settings, an increased burden of disability among preterm babies who survive the neonatal period is caused by a lack of access to specialized care, leading to long-term health consequences.

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