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

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

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...

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Main Authors: Emma Kwegyir-Afful, Sharea Ijaz, Kimmo Räsänen, Jos Verbeek
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nordic Association of Occupational Safety and Health (NOROSH) 2014-01-01
Series:Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment & Health
Subjects:
pregnant working women
heavy lifting
premature delivery
pregnancy
preterm birth
prevention
physical activity
randomized controlled trial
health education
evidence gap
prematurity
premature birth
infant morbidity
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