India recorded the highest number of preterm births globally in 2020, with 3.02 million, according to a study published in The Lancet journal. This accounted for over 20% of all preterm births worldwide. The study highlighted that over 50% of preterm births occurred in just eight countries, including Pakistan, Nigeria, China, and the US. The high number of preterm births in these countries is attributed to their large populations, high numbers of total births, and weaker health systems.
India had the highest global record of 3.02 million preterm births, surpassing 20%. A study by WHO, UNICEF, and LSHTM revealed over 50% occurred in eight countries, including Pakistan, Nigeria, China, and the US. High numbers were linked to large populations, total births, and weak health systems. Globally, 13.4 million premature births occurred, causing almost one million deaths. , Health News, Times Now
India recorded 3.02 million preterm births in 2020 the highest worldwide accounting for over 20 per cent of all preterm births globally, according to a study published in the The Lancet journal.