Abstract
Social deprivation is associated with higher rates of preterm birth and subsequent infant mortality. Our objective was to identify risk factors for preterm birth in the UK's largest maternity unit, with a particular focus on social deprivation, and related factors.
Original language | English |
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Article number | e23163 |
Journal | PLoS One |
Volume | 6 |
Issue number | 8 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 3 Aug 2011 |
Keywords
- Female
- Humans
- Logistic Models
- Maternal Deprivation
- Odds Ratio
- Pregnancy
- Premature Birth
- Retrospective Studies
- Risk Factors
- Smoking
- Socioeconomic Factors