Published in Maternal and Child Health Journal · View the paper (DOI)
A recent analysis of US births reveals that babies born preterm are more than twice as likely to have major birth defects. The study found that very preterm babies were five times more likely to suffer from such defects, with central nervous system and cardiovascular issues being the most common.
Coverage from 2 institutions
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Analysis of millions of US births shows association between birth defects and preterm birth
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Article 1
Springer · May 21, 2008 · first to report
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Article 2
March of Dimes Foundation · May 21, 2008