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This chapter discusses preterm labor and birth. Key points include: 1) Preterm birth, defined as birth before 37 weeks gestation, is a leading cause of newborn death and accounts for long-term health issues in surviving infants. 2) Approximately 12% of births in the US are preterm. Rates vary globally and within the US, with the highest rates seen in Africa and among black Americans. 3) Outcomes are strongly associated with gestational age, with lower gestational ages correlating with higher rates of s

Author

Eduardo Cervantes Garzon

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