Born Too Soon: Global epidemiology of preterm birth and drivers for change

It is important that the data are available and of high quality, plus are used to drive action. We focus on three pivots to improve in the next decade: (1) counting every baby everywhere, including those stillborn, and accurately recording gestational age and birthweight; (2) strengthening national data systems to improve the availability of individual-level data for action, including quality improvement in maternity wards and small and sick newborn care units, plus follow-up for long-term health outcomes including disabilities; and (3) using data to strengthen shared accountability at all levels, from the community to global levels.