Background Preterm birth is the main cause of morbidity and mortality during the perinatal
period. Classical risk factors are held responsible for only 1/3 of preterm births and no …

Background The occurrence of preterm birth remains a complex public health condition. It is
considered the main cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality, resulting in a high likelihood …

Background 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 …

To determine the prevalence of preterm birth from self-reports by Brazilian women, to assess
complications, interventions and outcomes, to identify factors associated with preterm birth …

Prematurity is a leading cause of neonatal mortality and a global health problem that affects
high, middle and low-income countries. Several factors may increase the risk of preterm …

Prematurity is a leading cause of neonatal mortality and a global health problem that affects
high, middle and low-income countries. Several factors may increase the risk of preterm …

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: The greatest cause of infant mortality in Brazil is perinatal
conditions, mostly associated with preterm delivery. The objective of the study was to …

Background Preterm birth is a serious public health problem, as it is linked to high rates of
neonatal and child morbidity and mortality, with Brazil listed among the countries with the ten …

Background Preterm birth rate is increasing and is currently a worldwide concern. The
purpose of this study was to estimate the prevalence of preterm birth in a sample of health …

An increase in preterm deliveries in Ribeirão Preto stimulated an analysis of possible
explanatory factors. Two cohorts of singleton livebirths were studied, the first based on 6746 …