Prevalence and risk factors related to preterm birth in Brazil

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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Main Authors: Maria do Carmo Leal, Ana Paula Esteves-Pereira, Marcos Nakamura-Pereira, Jacqueline Alves Torres, Mariza Theme-Filha, Rosa Maria Soares Madeira Domingues, Marcos Augusto Bastos Dias, Maria Elizabeth Moreira, Silvana Granado Gama
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2016-10-01
Series:Reproductive Health
Subjects:
Spontaneous preterm birth
pPROM
Provider-initiated preterm birth
Risk factors
Brazil
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12978-016-0230-0

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