Researchers Investigate High Premature Birth Rates in Pakistani Fishing Community
About 25% of babies in Rehri Goth, a fishing settlement in Pakistan, are born prematurely, prompting research efforts to understand and reduce the rate.
In the fishing settlement of Rehri Goth, Pakistan, approximately one in four babies is born prematurely, according to NPR News. Researchers are currently investigating the underlying causes contributing to this high rate of premature births. Efforts are focused on identifying factors in the community that may influence early births with the aim of decreasing the prevalence.
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