World Prematurity Day
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Fifteen million children are born prematurely every year. World Prematurity Day, held on November 17, educates the world on appropriate actions that need to take place when this occurs. In countries that can track birth rate data, the number of preterm babies being born is increasing.
Children born too early live at high risk for developing health problems before age five. Premature children also face problems with brain function, lung operation, vision, and hearing. March of Dimes leads the charge preterm awareness and asks its supporters to change their profile pictures on World Prematurity Day to promote their cause. World Sickle Cell Day was created to highlight a significant preterm health concern.
