The enigma of spontaneous preterm birth

LJ Muglia, M Katz - New England Journal of Medicine, 2010 - Mass Medical Soc
LJ Muglia, M Katz
New England Journal of Medicine, 2010Mass Medical Soc
The world's preterm birth rate continues to increase. In 2006, preterm births accounted for
12.8% of live births in the United States. Only about half the cases of prematurity result from
identifiable causes. This review discusses the challenge of understanding the causes of
premature birth and finding ways to prevent it.
The world's preterm birth rate continues to increase. In 2006, preterm births accounted for 12.8% of live births in the United States. Only about half the cases of prematurity result from identifiable causes. This review discusses the challenge of understanding the causes of premature birth and finding ways to prevent it.
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