Premature birth is the biggest killer of children worldwide.About one million babies around the world die of problems that strike because they are born too early.Many of these babies could have been saved if they had been placed in an incubator.Weak or sick newborns can be cared for in an incubator for special protection and treatment until they are stronger.Yet, this costly device is mostly unavailable in developing countries.A young British researcher says he has found a solution -- a low-cost inflatable incubator.Doctors say many expectant mothers in developing countries give birth to babies too soon, especially in refugee camps.They say the premature births happen because the mothers have poor nutrition and live in unhealthy conditions.The tiny babies are born before their lungs are fully developed.Undeveloped lungs make them more likely to develop deadly infections.If placed in an incubator, they can continue to develop in a warm, controlled environment.However, one incubator costs about $50,000. Some hospitals in developing nations are unable to pay for the devices.
