Preterm Birth - Causes, Consequences and Prevention

Behrman - Preterm Birth
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Authors/editors: Richard E Behrman, and Adrienne Stith Butler
ISBN: 978-0-309-10159-2
Page count: 772
Publisher: National Academies Press
Publication year: 2007

Preterm Birth assesses the problem with respect to both its causes and outcomes. This book addresses the need for research involving clinical, basic, behavioral, and social science disciplines. By defining and addressing the health and economic consequences of premature birth, this book will be of particular interest to health care professionals, public health officials, policy makers, professional associations and clinical, basic, behavioral, and social science researchers.

Table of contents:
  1. Introduction
  2. Measurement of Fetal and Infant Maturity
  3. Behavioral and Psychosocial Contributors to Preterm Birth
  4. Sociodemographic and Community Factors Contributing to Preterm Birth
  5. Medical and Pregnancy Conditions Associated with Preterm Birth
  6. Biological Pathways Leading to Preterm Birth
  7. Role of Gene-Environment Interactions in Preterm Birth
  8. Role of Environmental Toxicants in Preterm Birth
  9. Diagnosis and Treatment of Conditions Leading to Spontaneous Preterm Birth
  10. Mortality and Acute Complications in Preterm Infants
  11. Neurodevelopmental, Health, and Family Outcomes for Infants Born Preterm
  12. Societal Costs of Preterm Birth
  13. Barriers to Clinical Research on Preterm Birth and Outcomes of Preterm Infants
  14. Public Policies Affected by Preterm Birth
  15. A Research Agenda to Investigate Preterm Birth References

Appendix A Data Sources and Methods
Appendix B Prematurity at Birth: Determinents, Consequences, and Geographic Variation
Appendix C A Review of Ethical Issues involved in Premature Birth
Appendix D A Systematic Review of Costs Associated with Preterm Birth
Appendix E Selected Programs Funding Preterm Birth Research
Appendix F Committee and Staff Biographies

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