Number Of Babies Born Prematurely Nears Historic Half Million Mark In U.S.
Some 12.3 percent of all babies -- 499,008 infants -- were born prematurely (less than 37 weeks gestation) in 2003, according to the report released by the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS). That's up from 12.1 percent (or about 480,000 babies) in 2002 -- and an increase of more than 30 percent since the government began tracking premature births in 1981. The prematurity rate was 9.4 i...Women who conceive after a year have a higher chance of giving birth prematurely
The reasons for premature birth are a mystery in nearly half of the cases, Some pre-term births are caused by maternal or fetal stress,// infections, high blood pressure, bleeding or stretching of the uterus. But in the rest, the reason is unknown , experts say fertility troubles could explain part of the problem. Premature birth -- when the baby is delivered before 37 weeks of pregnanc...Women who conceive after a year have a higher chance of giving birth prematurely
The reasons for premature birth are a mystery in nearly half of the cases, Some pre-term births are caused by maternal or fetal stress, infections, high blood pressure, //bleeding or stretching of the uterus. But in the rest, the reason is unknown , experts say fertility troubles could explain part of the problem. Premature birth -- when the baby is delivered before 37 weeks of pregnancy...Number Of Babies Born Prematurely Nears Historic Half Million Mark In US
Nearly a half million American babies were born prematurely in a single year, according to a government report issued today, putting them at increased risk for death and disability. // Some 12.3 percent of all babies – 499,008 infants -- were born prematurely (less than 37 weeks gestation) in 2003. That's up from 12.1 percent (or about 480,000 babies) in 2002 – and an increase of more th...Skin Cancer Cream Has A Protective Effect On Prematurely Aged Skin?
The findings of a new study show that Aldara (imiquimod) Cream 5 percent, which is a topical skin cancer cream, could also halt the process of premature aging and improve the complexion of the skin to a fair degree.// The cream also showed marked improvement in fine lines, wrinkles, dyspigmentations and texture. Researchers at the S.K.I.N. Incorporated, a dermatology research facility...African-American Mothers More Likely to Deliver Prematurely
The Results of the analysis of Missouri birth statistics by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis appearing// in the February issue of the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, shows that African-American women are three times more likely to deliver babies three to 17 weeks prematurely than Caucasian women. In addition, the researchers said that...