Looking back on preterm birth –: The successes and failures

Maya Reddy*, Claire McGannon, Ben W. Mol

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Preterm birth, defined as delivery before 37 weeks of gestation, remains the leading cause of childhood mortality worldwide.1 Annually, 13.4 million infants are born prematurely with rates of preterm birth varying between countries from 4% to 16%.1 Over the past two decades, advancements in neonatal care have led to a decrease in mortality associated with preterm birth. However, despite these achievements, the incidence of preterm birth remains alarmingly high, imposing a significant burden on the individual, communities, and healthcare systems.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)410-412
Number of pages3
JournalActa Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica
Volume103
Issue number3
Early online date14 Feb 2024
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Mar 2024

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