Prematurity - facts and challenges

The birth of a premature child is a severe emotional and social problem for the family and society.

From a scientific point of view, the situation in Bulgaria after 1990 is unique and can be defined as a natural experiment. It gives a chance to study many health and social problems among different groups of the population. Population groups are most sensitive to this experiment. whose life is most affected by the negative impact of living conditions - the children.

The monograph responds to the need for a comprehensive, in-depth and complex analysis of the problems of prematurity and its impact. It affects the development, the health status of children, the consumption of health and social services in early childhood, as well as the efforts of the health service. family and society to limit the extent of the phenomenon. PREMaturity - FACTS AND CHALLENGES.

It aims to familiarize readers with the essence of the problem of prematurity. The causes of the birth of premature children and the consequences for the health of children, for the health system and for society.

The monograph would be of professional interest to public health professionals. doctors - obstetricians and gynecologists and pediatricians, nurses, midwives, medical university students and the families affected by the problem.

• Prematurity
• Facts and challenges