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Association of socioeconomic status and clinical and demographic conditions with the prevalence of preterm birth

Lucy Brink, Daan Nel, David Hall, Hein J. Odendaal

International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics · 2020 · 19 citations · 16 references

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Abstract

SPTB and IPTB should not be conflated. Programs to reduce the high prevalence of SPTB should include improving education, lifestyle, and socioeconomic conditions. Addressing hypertension should help reduce preterm inductions.

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