Background Preterm birth is the leading cause of death in children younger than 5 years
worldwide. Although preterm survival rates have increased in high-income countries …

This article is a part of a series that focuses on the current state of evidence and practice
related to preterm birth prevention. We provide an overview of current knowledge (and …

Micronutrients, vitamins and minerals accessible from the diet, are essential for biologic
activity. Micronutrient status varies widely throughout pregnancy and across populations …

Background The safety and efficacy of antenatal glucocorticoids in women in low-resource
countries who are at risk for preterm birth are uncertain. Methods We conducted a …

Children's health and development outcomes follow a social gradient: the further up the
socioeconomic spectrum, the better the outcomes. Based upon a review of multiple forms of …

Despite considerable effort aimed at decreasing the incidence of spontaneous preterm birth,
it remains the leading cause of perinatal morbidity and mortality. Screening strategies are …

No. 364-Antenatal Corticosteroid Therapy for Improving Neonatal Outcomes. - Abstract -
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Background Preterm birth is a leading cause of death among children under five years.
Previous estimates indicated global preterm birth rate of 10.6%(14.8 million neonates) in …

Background Nulliparity is considered to be a risk factor of preterm birth (PTB), low birth
weight (LBW) and small for gestational age (SGA). With the new two-child policy launched in …

Objectives To update the WHO estimate of preterm birth rate in China in 1990–2016 and to
further explore variations by geographic regions and years of occurrence. Design …