Focussing on the origins of preterm birth: Why understanding aetiology is critical to optimising outcomes.

Preterm birth is a central determinant of infant morbidity and mortality. Efforts to reduce its incidence must address the disparate underlying causes.

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Main Authors: Jennifer Jardine, Laura Goodfellow, Caroline Ovadia, Anna L David, Catherine Williamson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2025-05-01
Series:PLoS Medicine
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pmed.1004601
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title Focussing on the origins of preterm birth: Why understanding aetiology is critical to optimising outcomes.
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