Risk Factors of Preterm Birth in Nepal: A Hospital-Based Matched Case-Control Study

Background: Preterm birth is a significant cause of neonatal death globally. Nepal is in the 20th position in the world, with the highest rate of preterm deliveries. The risk factors of preterm birth have not been fully identified and established in Nepal. The study aims to identify risk factors of...

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Main Authors: Richa Acharya, Pratik Khanal, Hari Krishna Bhattarai, Archana Amatya
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-08-01
Series:Frontiers in Reproductive Health
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frph.2021.697419/full