10 Questions
What percentage of preterm labor deaths in 2019 could have been prevented with current affordable interventions?
75%
In 2020, what was the range of preterm births reported across countries?
4-16%
What percentage of neonates in the Upper Egypt study were classified as late preterm babies?
28%
Based on the text, what is the reported recurrence rate of preterm labor (PTL) in subsequent pregnancies for women with a history of PTL?
30%
What percentage of preterm births are medically required?
30%
Why is recognizing the recurrence rate of preterm labor important?
To direct clinical counseling to susceptible women
Which global goal aims to reduce neonatal mortality and under-5 years mortalities by 2030?
Goal 3
What is a maternal risk factor for preterm labor among the general population?
Having a history of multiple miscarriages or abortions
Which condition is NOT listed as a maternal factor related to preterm labor?
Maintaining a healthy diet during pregnancy
Why is reliable prediction of preterm labor activation challenging?
Due to its complex pathogenesis
Study Notes
Preterm Labor Statistics
- In 2019, approximately 50% of preterm labor deaths could have been prevented with current affordable interventions.
- In 2020, the reported range of preterm births across countries was 5-18%.
- In the Upper Egypt study, around 70% of neonates were classified as late preterm babies.
Recurrence Rate of Preterm Labor
- The reported recurrence rate of preterm labor (PTL) in subsequent pregnancies for women with a history of PTL is approximately 15-30%.
- Recognizing the recurrence rate of preterm labor is important because it allows for targeted interventions and improved prenatal care.
Global Goals and Preterm Labor
- The global goal that aims to reduce neonatal mortality and under-5 years mortalities by 2030 is the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3.
Maternal Risk Factors
- A maternal risk factor for preterm labor among the general population is hypertension.
- A condition NOT listed as a maternal factor related to preterm labor is thyroid disease.
Challenges of Preterm Labor
- Reliable prediction of preterm labor activation is challenging due to its complex and multifactorial nature.
- Only 20-30% of preterm births are medically required, indicating that the majority of preterm births may be preventable with appropriate interventions.
Explore the significant impact of preterm labor on mortality in children under five, along with current interventions to prevent a large portion of these deaths. Get insights into the varying rates of preterm births across countries, such as Egypt, and the potential implications of high admission rates due to preterm labor.
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