Epidemiology and causes of preterm birth

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MedicineObstetricsPremature rupture of membranesPremature birthRupture of membranesGestational ageLow birth weightCervical cerclagePregnancyFetal fibronectinCaesarean sectionFetusPreterm delivery

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Year: 2008
Type: review
Volume: 371
Issue: 9606
Pages: 75-84
Citations: 7549
Access: Closed

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                                    Robert L. Goldenberg, 
                                
                                    Jennifer F. Culhane, 
                                
                                    Jay D. Iams
                                
                                et al.
                            
                            (2008). 
                            Epidemiology and causes of preterm birth. 
                            The Lancet
                            , 371
                            (9606)
                            , 75-84.
                            https://doi.org/10.1016/s0140-6736(08)60074-4
                        

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DOI: 10.1016/s0140-6736(08)60074-4