Randomized controlled trials are needed to close the evidence gap in the prevention of preterm birth

• Main Authors: Emma Kwegyir-Afful (Author), Sharea Ijaz (Author), Kimmo Räsänen (Author), Jos Verbeek (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Nordic Association of Occupational Safety and Health (NOROSH), 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Prematurity (<37 weeks gestation) is among the major determinants of infant morbidity and mortality (1). Within developing countries, where the condition is of major public health importance, incidence is around 19% versus 5-7% in developed nations (2). The global estimation of preterm delivery i...