Incidence and trend of preterm birth in China, 1990-2016: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Shiwen JingChang ChenYuexin GanJoshua VogelJun Zhang

Published in: BMJ open (2020)

The incidence of preterm birth in China has been rising gradually in the past three decades. It was 7% in 2016. Preterm birth rate varied by region with the West having the highest occurrence.

Keyphrases

preterm birth
low birth weight
gestational age
risk factors
risk assessment
preterm infants