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Trends in Preterm birth in the Top End of the Northern Territory, Australia: a retrospective, longitudinal cohort study characterising trends and risk factors for premature birth
2023-04-27
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<h4>Background: </h4> Preterm birth (PTB) is the single most important cause of perinatal mortality and morbidity in the developed world. In Australia, 8.6% of babies are born preterm but there is substantial variability between States and Territories. Previous reports suggest PTB rates are highest in the Northern Territory (NT), but comprehensive analysis of trends and risk factors are lacking in this region. <h4...
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- 7d3bb811-39e2-561f-aaa1-fde8ffe35e88
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- 10.21203/rs.3.rs-2791866/v1
