Trends in preterm birth in the Netherlands in 2011-2019: A population-based study among singletons and multiples.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Preterm birth (PTB) is the leading cause of infant mortality and morbidity worldwide. Rates of PTB in the Netherlands are declining, possibly due to the implementation of preventive strategies. In this study we assessed the overall trend in PTB rates in the Netherlands in recent years, and in more detail in specific subgroups to investigate potential groups that require scrutiny in the near future.

Material and methods

Based on the national perinatal registry, we included all pregnancies without severe congenital abnormalities resulting in a birth from 24 to 42 completed weeks of gestation between 2011 and 2019 in the Netherlands. We assessed PTB rates in two different clinical subtypes (spontaneous vs. iatrogenic) and in five gestational age subgroups: 24-27

SUBMITTER: Klumper J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10867384 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature