WHO/UNICEF Report – Neglected Tragedy: The Global Burden of Stillbirths

Neglected Tragedy: The Global Burden of Stillbirths – World Health Organization / UNICEF

News Release: One stillbirth occurs every 16 seconds, according to first ever joint UN estimates – World Health Organization

Commentary: One stillbirth occurs every 16 seconds, according to first ever joint UN estimates – London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

Commentary on Twitter

According to ? estimates, almost 2 million babies are stillborn every year – or 1 #stillbirth every 16 seconds.
#COVID19 related health service disruptions could worsen the situation, potentially adding 200,000 more stillbirths over a 12-month period:
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— World Health Organization (WHO) (@WHO) October 8, 2020