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ABSTRACT:
SUBMITTER: Quinn JA
PROVIDER: S-EPMC5139808 | biostudies-other | 2016 Dec
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-other
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Preterm birth is commonly defined as any birth before 37 weeks completed weeks of gestation. An estimated 15 million infants are born preterm globally, disproportionately affecting low and middle income countries (LMIC). It contributes directly to estimated one million neonatal deaths annually and is a significant contributor to childhood morbidity. However, in many clinical settings, the information available to calculate completed weeks of gestation varies widely. Accurate dating of the last m ...[more]