Genetic and metabolic associations with preterm birth
Preterm birth is defined as delivery prior to 37 weeks’ completed gestation. It affects an average of 11% of pregnancies worldwide and is the leading cause of death in children under age 5. Many studies have identified associations between pregnancy lipid levels and increased risk for preterm birth....
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University of Iowa
2018
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| Online Access: | https://ir.uiowa.edu/etd/6288 https://ir.uiowa.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=7620&context=etd |