What risks do premature babies face?

(Dong Nai) - According to the World Health Organization (WHO), premature birth is defined as a baby being born before reaching 37 weeks of gestation. Each year, approximately 15 million premature babies are born, and of those, about 1 million die from complications related to premature birth. In Vietnam, premature births account for 60% of all deaths among children under one year old.

Premature babies not only face immediate health challenges but also suffer long-term impacts on their physical and mental development.

What health risks do premature babies face, and how can medicine intervene? The "Hello, Doctor!" program of Dong Nai Newspaper and Radio & Television will feature an interview with Dr. Tran Thanh Ky, Specialist I, Deputy Medical Director of Au Co Hospital. Photo: Bich Nhan

Premature birth can be caused by a variety of factors, creating a complex picture of maternal and fetal health. One of the main causes is a history of premature birth, as women who have previously given birth prematurely are at a higher risk of recurrence in subsequent pregnancies. Pregnancy-related conditions, such as preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, uterine infections, or chronic diseases like hypertension, can also lead to premature birth.

Premature birth is an undesirable event and a concern for all parents and doctors alike. What health risks do premature babies face, and how can medicine intervene? The "Hello! Doctor!" program of Dong Nai Newspaper and Radio & Television will have a discussion with Dr. Tran Thanh Ky, Specialist I, Deputy Medical Director, Au Co Hospital.

The program will be broadcast at 9:00 AM on Tuesday, November 18th, on the digital platforms of Dong Nai Newspaper and Radio & Television, including: Baodongnai.com.vn; Facebook: Baodongnai. We cordially invite you to watch!

For any questions regarding this disease, viewers can call our program hotline at 0908.951168 or 0909129492. Alternatively, you can send messages through the digital platforms of Dong Nai Newspaper, Radio, and Television.

Bich Nhan

Source: https://baodongnai.com.vn/xa-hoi/202511/tre-sinh-non-phai-doi-mat-voi-rui-ro-gi-35e0c99/