Building a global policy agenda to prioritize preterm birth: A qualitative analysis on factors shaping global health policymaking [version 1; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations]

Background: Preterm birth, defined as infants born before 37 weeks of gestation, is the largest contributor to child mortality. Despite new evidence highlighting the global burden of prematurity, policymakers have failed to adequately prioritize preterm birth despite the magnitude of its health impa...

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Main Authors: Sara Kassabian, Sara Fewer, Gavin Yamey, Claire D. Brindis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: F1000 Research Ltd 2020-06-01
Series:Gates Open Research
Online Access:https://gatesopenresearch.org/articles/4-65/v1