Article
Prevalence and risk factors related to preterm birth in Brazil
Registro en:
LEAL, M. C. et al. Prevalence and Risk Factors Related to Preterm Birth in Brazil. Reproductive Health, v. 13, Suppl 3, p. 127, 2016
1742-4755
10.1186/s12978-016-0230-0
Autor
Leal, Maria do Carmo
Esteves-Pereira, Ana Paula
Nakamura-Pereira, Marcos
Torres, Jacqueline Alves
Theme-Filha, Mariza
Domingues, Rosa Maria Soares Madeira
Dias, Marcos Augusto Bastos
Moreira, Maria Elizabeth
Gama, Silvana Granado
Resumen
The rate of preterm birth has been increasing worldwide, including in Brazil. This constitutes a significant public health challenge because of the higher levels of morbidity and mortality and long-term health effects associated with preterm birth. This study describes and quantifies factors affecting spontaneous and provider-initiated preterm birth in Brazil.