Understanding Causes of and Outcomes Related to Premature Birth

What is it about?

This editorial introduces a special theme issue on Premature birth, which Dr. Manuck and I co-edited. We wanted to provide the reader with a shared perspective on premature birth from obstetricians, maternal-fetal medicine specialists and neonatologists.

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Why is it important?

Premature birth is the most common cause of infant death worldwide. This editorial introduces a theme issue that provides context for understand the causes and outcomes of premature birth.