Prematurity: Why Early Births Matter for Child Health
November 15 is World Prematurity Day. Globally, premature birth is the leading cause of death among children under five. India is believed to have the highest number of preterm births in the world. The Hindu's health quiz uses the day to test readers on the subject.
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Context: A baby is called preterm when born before 37 weeks of pregnancy. Preterm babies often need extra care for breathing, feeding and warmth, so survival depends heavily on access to neonatal care.
பர்னிங் பொட்டேட்டோ ஸ்கோர்: 60%