A retrospective, longitudinal cohort study of trends and risk factors for preterm birth in the Northern Territory, Australia

A retrospective, longitudinal cohort study of trends and risk factors for preterm birth in the Northern Territory, Australia

Abstract Background Preterm birth (PTB) is the single most important cause of perinatal mortality and morbidity in high income countries. In Australia, 8.6% of babies are born preterm but substantial variability exists between States and Territories. Previous reports suggest PTB rates are highest in...

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Main Authors: Kiarna Brown, Carina Cotaru, Michael Binks
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-01-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Subjects:
Preterm birth
Trends
Pregnancy
Aboriginal
First nations
Northern Territory
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-023-06164-6

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-023-06164-6

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