Rise in the Number of Premature Births Has a Bad Effect on the Society

The researchers say that extremes of maternal weight, smoking, ethnic origin and social class could eventually result in an increase of preterm babies. But they also say that the government should take steps to prevent general public smoking, teenage and middle age pregnancy, prevention of sexually transmitted diseases and social inequalities.

They believe that obstetricians should re-evaluate the risks and benefits of delivering babies earlier. Hence to tackle the issue all the specialists including neo-natologists, health economists, teachers, parents and children should unite and co operate.