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
Showcasing maternal health work at London Science Museum
22nd October 2024
On 11th September, the NIHR-funded King’s Global Health Research Group CRIBS showcased our maternal health work at the Science Museum Lates in London. Over 2,000 people attended, engaging and immersing themselves in critical issues affecting mothers and communities around the world. At our “Stop the ...
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80% of premature baby deaths happen in poorer countries. Five simple measures that can help save them
6th March 2024
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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Early births – between 34 and 37 weeks – for pregnant mothers with pre-eclampsia, can reduce baby and mother deaths
20th November 2023
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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