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PrematurityChapter 11Prematurity
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PrematurityChapter 11Prematurity

Sujata K. Bhatia
Biomaterials for Clinical Applications, pp 259-275
20 Aug 2010
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-6920-0_11
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Abstract

Distress Syndrome Lipid Mixture Respiratory Distress Respiratory Distress Syndrome Surfactant Protein
Prematurity and low birth weights are the 10th leading cause of death worldwide. In 2004, the neonatal conditions of prematurityprematurity and low birth weightlow birth weight were responsible for 1.2 million deaths, or 2% of all deaths globally (World Health OrganizationWorld Health Organization 2008). Because prematurity and low birth weights cause mortality within the first few days of life, these conditions account for a disproportionately high 11% of all years of life lost globally (World Health Organization 2008). In fact, such neonatal conditions account for more years of life lost globally than any of the other top causes of death. Prematurity, also known as preterm birth, occurs when an infant is born at less than 37 weeks gestational age; premature birth is associated with underdevelopment of vital organs such as the lungs. A major cause of morbidity and mortality in preterm infants is respiratory failure, resulting from a deficiency in lung surfactantsurfactant. Although many conditions contribute to death of premature babies, respiratory distress syndromerespiratory distress syndrome is the leading cause of death in preterm infants (Rodriguez et al. 2002)

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