Genetic Associations with Gestational Duration and Spontaneous Preterm Birth

Preterm birth (defined as birth before 37 completed weeks of gestation) affects 9.6% of pregnancies in the United States and more than 15 million pregnancies worldwide each year. It is the leading cause of death in neonates and children under the age of 5 years. The majority of preterm births arise…

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