National, regional, and global estimates of preterm birth in 2020, with trends from 2010: a systematic analysis

O. Ohuma, Eric; Moller, Ann‐Beth; Bradley, Ellen; Chakwera, Samuel; Hussain‐Alkhateeb, Laith; Lewin, Alex; B. Okwaraji, Yemisrach; Retno Mahanani, Wahyu; White Johansson, Emily; Lavin, Tina; Estevez Fernandez, Diana; Gatica Domínguez, Giovanna; De Costa, Ayesha; A. Cresswell, Jenny; Krasevec, Julia; E Lawn, Joy; Blencowe, Hannah; Requejo, Jennifer; C. Moran, Allisyn

doi:10.1016/s0140-6736(23)00878-4

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National, regional, and global estimates of preterm birth in 2020, with trends from 2010: a systematic analysis

Published in The Lancet • Oct 1, 2023

Authors:

Eric O. Ohuma

Ann‐Beth Moller

Ellen Bradley

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Preterm birth is the leading cause of neonatal mortality and is associated with long-term physical, neurodevelopmental, and socioeconomic effects. This study updated national preterm birth rates and trends, plus novel estimates by gestational age subgroups, to inform progress towards glo...

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Demography

Medicine

Population

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