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• n  the state of being premature

• And prematurity, despite recent medical progress, is a hazard to health and even life: 50% of all babies who die in the first month after delivery are among the 7% born prematurely.
• Although physicians cannot yet prove it, some suspect that the underdevelopment and prematurity of the methadone baby is a direct result of the drug.
• Progress on prematurity, Lackritz says, will probably spring from innovations that combine social, clinical and genetic research.

• prematureness

News & Articles

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• Stay at Home Dad
  Michael Down works at home, on his art and taking care of sons Jack and Charlie and the family dog Buddy. Jack was born a “micro-preemie,” weighing less than 2 pounds at birth. His prematurity caused hydrocephalus, cerebral palsy, a heart valve issue, structural issues with his stomach as well as reflux , and some eye problems. read more
  June 16, 2013 - IlliniHQ.com

Quotes

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• Henry McMaster in Forbes
  The larger question, or another question, is the prematurity of the case,McMaster said.
• Thomas More in WorldNetDaily
  While the Miami-Dade County medical examiner determined that Shanice was born alive, he concluded her death was 'natural,' resulting merely from her 'extreme prematurity,'officials with the Thomas More Society said. "Then so-called...
• Kenyon Martin in Business Wire (press release)
  This is an issue that is close to my heart and I welcome the opportunity to be a part of the solution,said Martin. "I am honored to work with the March of Dimes in their efforts to increase awareness and prevention about prematurity."