Preterm birth : causes, consequences, and prevention

Preterm birth causes, consequences, and prevention

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor Corporativo: Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Committee on Understanding Premature Birth and Assuring Healthy Outcomes (-)
Otros Autores: Behrman, Richard E., 1931- (-), Butler, Adrienne Stith
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Washington, DC : National Academies Press c2006.
Edición:1st ed
Materias:
Premature labor.
Labor (Obstetrics) > Complications.
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Tabla de Contenidos:
  • FrontMatter
  • Reviewers
  • Preface
  • Acknowledgments
  • Contents
  • Summary
  • 1 Introduction
  • SECTION I--MEASUREMENT
  • 2 Measurement of Fetal and Infant Maturity
  • Section I--Measurement--Recommendations
  • SECTION II--CAUSES OF PRETERM BIRTH
  • 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 The Role of Environmental Toxicants in Preterm Birth
  • Section II--Causes of Preterm Birth--Recommendations
  • SECTION III--DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF PRETERM LABOR
  • 9 Diagnosis and Treatment of Conditions Leading to Spontaneous Preterm Birth
  • Section III--Diagnosis and Treatment of Preterm Labor--Recommendations
  • SECTION IV--CONSEQUENCES OF 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
  • Section IV--Consequences of Preterm Birth--Recommendations
  • SECTION V--RESEARCH AND POLICY
  • 13 Barriers to Clinical Research on Preterm Birth and Outcomes for Preterm Infants
  • 14 Public Policies Affected by Preterm Birth
  • Section V--Research and Policy--Recommendations
  • 15 A Research Agenda to Investigate Preterm Birth
  • References
  • APPENDIXES
  • A Data Sources and Methods
  • B Prematurity at Birth: Determinants, Consequences, and Geographic Variation
  • C A Review of Ethical Issues Involved in Premature Birth
  • D A Systematic Review of Costs Associated with Preterm Birth
  • E Selected Programs Funding Preterm Birth Research
  • F Committee and Staff Biographies
  • Index.

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