India reports the largest number of neonatal deaths (less than seven days of life), about 0.75 million per year, and causes related to preterm birth and low-birth weight (less than 2500 grams) accounts for about 35% of neonatal mortality ( State of India’s Newborns). Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC), a low-cost intervention, makes a substantial impact in halting neonatal mortality and long-term morbidity of neonates born too small (less than 2500 grams) and/or prematurely (born before 37 weeks of gestation).ĭeaths due to prematurity, low birth weight increase in India P rematurity and low-birth weight has been a persistent and major killer of newborns.
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