Brazilian multicenter study on prevalence of preterm birth and associated factors

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The occurrence of preterm birth remains a complex public health condition. It is considered the main cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality, resulting in a high likelihood of sequelae in surviving children. With variable incidence...

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Main Authors: Guinsburg Ruth, Cecatti Jose G, Marba Sergio T, Tedesco Ricardo P, Passini Renato, Martinez Francisco E, Nomura Marcelo L
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-05-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2393/10/22