EVERY 6 MINUTES A WOMAN DIES AS A RESULT OF
PRE-ECLAMPSIA
Action on Pre-eclampsia (APEC) International connects global communities to improve outcomes for women and babies.
We aim to engage, educate and empower women, communities, and healthcare professionals.
ENGAGE EDUCATE EMPOWER – ACTION ON PRE-ECLAMPSIA
APEC International is a global web-based platform aimed at reducing maternal and perinatal health inequities relating to pre-eclampsia and hypertensive disorders in pregnancy. We provide access and signposting to educational resources aimed at increasing awareness and improving outcomes for women and babies.
Latest News
NEWS 80% of premature baby deaths happen in poorer countries. Five simple measures that can help save them
Published in The Conversation 21 February 2024: Worldwide in 2020 a baby died every 40 seconds because of complications of prematurity. Preterm birth is the leading cause of death among children under 5 years old. The burden of preterm birth is heavier in in low- and middle-income countries, where ...
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NEWS Early births – between 34 and 37 weeks – for pregnant mothers with pre-eclampsia, can reduce baby and mother deaths
Published this week in The Conversation: About half a million babies die each year as a result of pre-eclampsia, an aggressive and potentially life-threatening problem in pregnancy. Approximately 46,000 women also die each year due to the disorder. The condition – a high blood pressure ...
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NEWS How to save the lives of 200 000 women a year
An article published last week in The Economist, entitled “How to save the lives of 200 000 women a year”, references work done by CRIBS and APECi to prevent maternal deaths, utilising simple measures and devices such as the Cradle Device. The article describes how ...
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