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Assesses the problem with respect to the causes and outcomes of preterm birth. This book addresses the need for research involving clinical, basic, behavioral, and social science disciplines. It also addresses the health and economic consequences of premature birth.

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Author:   Institute of Medicine ,  Board on Health Sciences Policy ,  Committee on Understanding Premature Birth and Assuring Healthy Outcomes ,  Adrienne Stith Butler
Publisher:   National Academies Press
Imprint:   National Academies Press
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 4.80cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   1.338kg
ISBN:  

9780309101592

ISBN 10:   030910159
Pages:   790
Publication Date:   23 May 2007
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

1 Front Matter; 2 Summary; 3 1 Introduction; 4 SECTION I Measurement : 2 Measurement of Fetal and Infant Maturity; 5 Section I Recommendations; 6 SECTION II Causes of Preterm Birth: 3 Behavioral and Psychosocial Contributors to Preterm Birth; 7 4 Sociodemographic and Community Factors Contributing to Preterm Birth; 8 5 Medical and Pregnancy Conditions Associated with Preterm Birth; 9 6 Biological Pathways Leading to Preterm Birth; 10 7 Role of Gene-Environment Interactions in Preterm Birth; 11 8 Role of Environmental Toxicants in Preterm Birth; 12 Section II Recommendations; 13 SECTION III Diagnosis and Treatment of Preterm Labor: 9 Diagnosis and Treatment of Conditions Leading to Spontaneous Preterm Birth; 14 Section III Recommendations; 15 SECTION IV Consequences of Preterm Birth: 10 Mortality and Acute Complications in Preterm Infants; 16 11 Neurodevelopmental, Health, and Family Outcomes for Infants Born Preterm; 17 12 Societal Costs of Preterm Birth; 18 Section IV Recommendations; 19 SECTION V Research and Policy: 13 Barriers to Clinical Research on Preterm Birth and Outcomes of Preterm Infants; 20 14 Public Policies Affected by Preterm Birth; 21 Section V Recommendations; 22 15 A Research Agenda to Investigate Preterm Birth; 23 References; 24 Appendix A Data Sources and Methods; 25 Appendix B Prematurity at Birth: Determinents, Consequences, and Geographic Variation; 26 Appendix C A Review of Ethical Issues involved in Premature Birth; 27 Appendix D A Systematic Review of Costs Associated with Preterm Birth; 28 Appendix E Selected Programs Funding Preterm Birth Research; 29 Appendix F Committee and Staff Biographies; 30 Index

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Richard E. Behrman, Adrienne Stith Butler, Editors, Committee on Understanding Premature Birth and Assuring Healthy Outcomes

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