Preconception leisure-time physical activity and family history of stroke and myocardial infarction associate with preterm delivery: findings from a Norwegian cohort

• Main Authors: Tone Engen (Author), Katrine Mari Owe (Author), Julie Horn (Author), Gerhard Sulo (Author), Øyvind Erik Næss (Author), Petur Benedikt Juliusson (Author), Nils-Halvdan Morken (Author), Grace Margrethe Egeland (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2022-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Preterm birth poses short and long-term health consequences for mothers and offspring including cardiovascular disease sequelae. However, studies evaluating preexisting family history of cardiovascular disease and risk factors, such as physical activity, as they relate prospectiv...