Preterm Birth and Subsequent Risk of Acute Childhood Leukemia: a Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies

Preterm Birth and Subsequent Risk of Acute Childhood Leukemia: a Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies

Background: Preterm birth (PTB) has been recognized as a crucial long term risk factor for multiple non-communicable diseases. However, studies between the relationship of PTB and the risk of acute childhood leukemia have yielded inconclusive results. Therefore, we performed a meta-analysis to syste...

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Main Authors: Qi-tao Huang, Yun-fei Gao, Mei Zhong, Yan-hong Yu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Cell Physiol Biochem Press GmbH & Co KG 2016-09-01
Series:Cellular Physiology and Biochemistry
Subjects:
Leukemia
Preterm
Childhood
Online Access:http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/447828

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