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Preventing preterm birth: are we making any progress?

M S Kramer1

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, McGill University Faculty of Medicine, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. mikek@epid.lan.mcgill.ca

The Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine
|May 1, 1997
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Preterm birth rates are not decreasing in industrialized nations, despite term infant sizes shrinking. This review examines potential causes for rising preterm birth incidence, including multiple births and medical interventions.

Area of Science:

  • Perinatal epidemiology
  • Maternal-fetal medicine
  • Public health

Background:

  • Industrialized nations observe declining term infant birth weights.
  • Preterm birth rates remain stagnant or are increasing in these regions.
  • Understanding trends in preterm birth is crucial for maternal and infant health outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent secular trends in preterm birth incidence.
  • To examine evidence for potential reasons behind these trends.
  • To identify factors contributing to the rise in preterm births.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of recent secular trends in preterm birth.
  • Analysis of hypothesized causal determinants and contributing factors.
  • Examination of evidence linking specific factors to preterm birth rates.

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Main Results:

  • Decreases in term infant size are reported, contrasting with preterm birth trends.
  • Potential factors include unknown causes, persistent known risks, increased multiple births, and changes in gestational age assessment.
  • Early delivery interventions and registration practices for borderline viable births may also influence incidence.

Conclusions:

  • The rise in preterm birth incidence is multifactorial.
  • Further research is needed to elucidate causal determinants and inform prevention strategies.
  • Addressing factors like multiple births and medical interventions is essential for improving preterm birth outcomes.