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David K Stevenson1, Ronald J Wong2, Nima Aghaeepour3

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, 94305, USA. dstevenson@stanford.edu.

Journal of Perinatology : Official Journal of the California Perinatal Association
|December 19, 2018
PubMed

Insights

Preterm birth, a leading global child mortality cause, is influenced by complex genome-exposome interactions. Understanding these interactions is key to reducing disparities and guiding effective interventions.

Area of Science:

  • Reproductive biology
  • Genetics
  • Environmental health

Background:

  • Preterm birth is the primary cause of mortality in children under five globally.
  • Recent insights highlight complex interactions between genetic (genome) and environmental (exposome) factors in determining pregnancy outcomes.
  • Understanding these intricate relationships is crucial for developing effective public health strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe analytic frameworks for understanding preterm birth determinants.
  • To provide a common understanding of the complex interplay between genome and exposome in human health conditions.
  • To guide research and interventions aimed at reducing preterm birth disparities.

Main Methods:

  • Review and synthesis of recent research on preterm birth determinants.
  • Exploration of analytic frameworks integrating genomic and exposomic data.
  • Analysis of immunological and signaling processes in pregnancy.

Main Results:

  • Human health conditions, exemplified by preterm birth, arise from complex genome-exposome interactions.
  • New discoveries reveal intricate current and ancestral interactions between genetic and environmental forces influencing gestation.
  • The complexity of these interactions necessitates sophisticated analytic approaches.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding the genome-exposome interplay is essential for addressing preterm birth.
  • Effective clinical and public health interventions require a comprehensive view of genetic and environmental influences.
  • Further research into these complex interactions can help reduce health disparities and improve child survival rates.

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