Prevalence and risk factors related to preterm birth in Brazil
Abstract Background The rate of preterm birth has been increasing worldwide, including in Brazil. This constitutes a significant public health challenge because of the higher levels of morbidity and mortality and long-term health effects associated with preterm birth. This study describes and quanti...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2016-10-01
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Series: | Reproductive Health |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12978-016-0230-0 |