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[Risk factors associated with preeclampsia: case-control study].

Fred Morgan-Ortiz¹, Sergio Alberto Calderón-Lara, Jesús Israel Martínez-Félix

¹Coordinación Universitaria del Hospital Civil, Universidad Autónoma de Sinaloa. fmorganortiz@hotmail.com

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Preeclampsia, a serious pregnancy complication, is linked to alcoholism, low socioeconomic status, and previous preeclamptic pregnancies. These factors significantly increase the risk for pregnant individuals.

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Obstetrics and Gynecology
Public Health
Epidemiology

Context:

Preeclampsia is a major cause of maternal and fetal morbidity.
Understanding risk factors is crucial for prevention and management.

Purpose:

To investigate the association between preeclampsia and various sociodemographic and obstetric factors.
To identify key risk indicators for preeclampsia in a Mexican population.

Summary:

A case-control study analyzed 196 preeclampsia cases and 470 controls.
Significant associations were found with alcoholism, low socioeconomic level, and prior preeclampsia.
Tobacco use and sexual history were not significantly associated.

Impact:

Findings highlight the importance of addressing socioeconomic disparities and alcohol consumption in prenatal care.
Identifying women with a history of preeclampsia can guide closer monitoring.
This research contributes to targeted preeclampsia prevention strategies.