Temporal trends, patterns, and predictors of preterm birth in California from 2007 to 2016, based on the obstetric estimate of gestational age

Abstract Background Preterm birth (PTB) is associated with increased infant mortality, and neurodevelopmental abnormalities among survivors. The aim of this study is to investigate temporal trends, patterns, and predictors of PTB in California from 2007 to 2016, based on the obstetric estimate of ge...

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Main Authors: Anura W. G. Ratnasiri, Steven S. Parry, Vivi N. Arief, Ian H. DeLacy, Satyan Lakshminrusimha, Laura A. Halliday, Ralph J. DiLibero, Kaye E. Basford
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-12-01
Series:Maternal Health, Neonatology and Perinatology
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40748-018-0094-0