TY - JOUR
T1 - The global epidemiology of preterm birth
AU - Vogel, Joshua P.
AU - Chawanpaiboon, Saifon
AU - Moller, Ann Beth
AU - Watananirun, Kanokwaroon
AU - Bonet, Mercedes
AU - Lumbiganon, Pisake
PY - 2018/10
Y1 - 2018/10
N2 - This article is a part of a series that focuses on the current state of evidence and practice related to preterm birth prevention. We provide an overview of current knowledge (and limitations) on the global epidemiology of preterm birth, particularly around how preterm birth is defined, measured, and classified, and what is known regarding its risk factors, causes, and outcomes. Despite the reported associations between preterm birth and a wide range of socio-demographic, medical, obstetric, fetal, and environmental factors, approximately two-thirds of preterm births occur without an evident risk factor. Efforts to standardize definitions and compare preterm birth rates internationally have yielded important insights into the epidemiology of preterm birth and how it could be prevented.
AB - This article is a part of a series that focuses on the current state of evidence and practice related to preterm birth prevention. We provide an overview of current knowledge (and limitations) on the global epidemiology of preterm birth, particularly around how preterm birth is defined, measured, and classified, and what is known regarding its risk factors, causes, and outcomes. Despite the reported associations between preterm birth and a wide range of socio-demographic, medical, obstetric, fetal, and environmental factors, approximately two-thirds of preterm births occur without an evident risk factor. Efforts to standardize definitions and compare preterm birth rates internationally have yielded important insights into the epidemiology of preterm birth and how it could be prevented.
KW - Epidemiology
KW - Prematurity
KW - Preterm birth
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85047095817&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2018.04.003
DO - 10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2018.04.003
M3 - Review Article
C2 - 29779863
AN - SCOPUS:85047095817
VL - 52
SP - 3
EP - 12
JO - Best Practice & Research: Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology
JF - Best Practice & Research: Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology
SN - 1521-6934
ER -