Association between interpregnancy interval and risk of preterm birth and its modification by folate intake: the Japan Environment and Children's Study.

Kanami TanigawaSatoyo IkeharaMeishan Cui Yoko KawanishiTadashi KimuraKimiko UedaKazumasa Yamagishi Hiroyasu Isonull null

Published in: Journal of epidemiology (2021)

Both <6-month and ≥120-month IPIs were associated with an increased risk of preterm birth. These higher risks were confined to women with inadequate intake of dietary folate and folic acid supplementation during pregnancy.

Keyphrases

preterm birth
low birth weight
gestational age
young adults
weight gain
human health
climate change