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  • Reproductive Health
  • Neonatal Mortality
  • Global Health

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  • Premature birth affects 11.1% of global live births, with increasing rates and survival disparities between developed and developing nations.
  • It remains a critical unresolved issue, driving research into uterine function, 'omics' technologies, and implementation science.

Discussion:

  • The 'Born Too Soon' supplement in Reproductive Health highlights preconception and pregnancy factors increasing preterm birth risk.
  • It also outlines interventions to decrease incidence and enhance preterm infant survival.

Key Insights:

  • Addressing preterm birth is crucial for achieving child survival goals (Millennium Development Goal 4).
  • Interventions can potentially improve preterm infant survival rates significantly.

Outlook:

  • Continued research into uterine quiescence, activation, and advanced 'omics' approaches is vital.
  • Implementation science is key to translating research findings into effective global interventions for preterm birth prevention and improved neonatal outcomes.