Preterm birth, the delivery of an infant before 37 weeks of gestation, is a significant concern worldwide. Unfortunately, preterm infants face numerous health risks, including increased susceptibility to Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC), a serious gastrointestinal disease. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), in 2020, approximately 13.4 million babies were born prematurely. These preterm births pose significant risks, as complications associated with them are the primary cause of death among children under the age of 5, resulting in around 900,000 fatalities in 2019. The rate of preterm birth varies across nations, with figures ranging from 4% to 16% of all babies
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