Prevalence and risk factors related to preterm birth in Brazil

• Main Authors: Maria do Carmo Leal (Author), Ana Paula Esteves-Pereira (Author), Marcos Nakamura-Pereira (Author), Jacqueline Alves Torres (Author), Mariza Theme-Filha (Author), Rosa Maria Soares Madeira Domingues (Author), Marcos Augusto Bastos Dias (Author), Maria Elizabeth Moreira (Author), Silvana Granado Gama (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2016-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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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...