premature births
Coverage of premature births in the Nexus archive.
- Wildfire smoke kills tens of thousands of people a year. Here's how it attacks the body
Wildfire smoke causes severe health impacts, including asthma, heart attacks, premature births, and long-term risks like cancer and dementia. Climate change is increasing wildfire frequency and intensity, leading to more toxic smoke exposure. Medical experts highlight over 1,000 toxins in wildfire smoke, with vulnerable groups like the elderly and pregnant women at higher risk.
- Ukrainian mothers see a rising number of complications with their pregnancies, in photos
Ukraine is experiencing a rise in premature births and emergency cesarean sections, with some frontline areas reporting nearly double the rate since Russia's 2022 invasion. Experts attribute these complications to the psychological and physical stress caused by the war.
- As Ukraine fights off Russia’s invasion, some regions see a rise in premature births
Ukraine is experiencing a rise in premature births, particularly in regions near the front lines of the war with Russia. Preterm birth rates in areas like Kherson and Zaporizhzhia have nearly doubled since the 2022 invasion, linked to war-related stress and displacement.
- As Ukraine fights off Russia’s invasion, some regions see a rise in premature births
Ukraine is experiencing an increase in premature births, particularly in regions close to the front lines where Russia’s invasion is ongoing.