Preterm Births - number

This indicator presents the annual number of preterm births, defined as babies born alive before 37 completed weeks of gestation, reported by countries to the World Health Organization (WHO). These data help track the global burden of preterm birth, a leading cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality. Monitoring this indicator supports efforts to improve maternal and newborn health outcomes, strengthen health systems, and inform targeted interventions to reduce preventable preterm births. Data Source: WHO Global Health Observatory: https://www.who.int/data/gho/data/indicators/indicator-details/GHO/institutional-births-(-) This is one of many datasets featured on the Midwives’ Data Hub, a digital platform designed to strengthen midwifery and advocate for better maternal and newborn health services.

本指标统计各国上报至世界卫生组织（World Health Organization，WHO）的年度早产新生儿总数，其中早产定义为妊娠满37周前存活分娩的婴儿。此类数据可用于追踪早产这一新生儿发病与死亡首要诱因的全球疾病负担。对该指标的监测，可为改善孕产妇与新生儿健康结局、强化卫生系统，以及制定针对性干预措施以减少可预防的早产情况提供支撑。数据来源：世界卫生组织全球卫生观测站（WHO Global Health Observatory）：https://www.who.int/data/gho/data/indicators/indicator-details/GHO/institutional-births-(-) 本数据集为助产士数据中心（Midwives’ Data Hub）所收录的众多数据集之一，该数字平台旨在助力助产事业发展，并倡导优化孕产妇与新生儿健康服务。