A new WIRF study has shown that the annual cost of preterm birth to the Australian Government is approximately $1.4 billion.
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Number of babies born preterm each year worldwide.
Number of deaths due to preterm birth worldwide each year.
Reduction in the rate of preterm birth due to the WA Preterm Birth Prevention Initiative (2015 v 2013).