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

Jardine, Jennifer; Goodfellow, Laura; Ovadia, Caroline; David, Anna L; Williamson, Catherine · PLoS Med · 2025

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Abstract

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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