Vol. 25 (Suppl 1) 2004 Neuro endocrinology letters

The epidemiology of preterm birth.

: Preterm birth is a major clinical problem, accounting for 47% of all neonatal deaths. The preterm delivery rate in UK is approximately 7%, and rates of preterm birth are steadily increasing. The diagnosis of preterm labour is difficult and most interventions to halt labour are unsuccessful. Despite this, the lack of good data hinders .....