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Why is the rate of premature births so high in this community?

Why is the rate of premature births so high in this community?
NPR News Sunday 02 August 2026, 11:03 UTC By Diaa Hadid 1 min read
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About 1 in 4 babies in the Pakistani fishing settlement of Rehri Goth are born prematurely. Researchers are trying to figure out how to bring the numbers down.(Image credit: Diaa Hadid/NPR)

About 1 in 4 babies in the Pakistani fishing settlement of Rehri Goth are born prematurely. Researchers are trying to figure out how to bring the numbers down.

(Image credit: Diaa Hadid/NPR)

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