Premature Births

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This paper discusses the prevalence of premature births in the United States. The paper analyzes reasons for the rising numbers of babies who are born before 37 weeks gestation and the consequences of these rising numbers. The paper discusses prevention of premature births, especially education programs.

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"A small number of previous studies have explored the association between criteria air pollutants--carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, ozone, sulfur dioxide, particulate matter with diameter [less than or equal to] 10 [micro]m (P[M.sub.10]), and in some cases total suspended particulates (TSP)--and preterm delivery by examining spatial exposure contrasts between individuals based on the place of residence at birth. Although these studies varied with regard to the pollutant(s) evaluated, the most consistent findings reported were for positive associations between P[M.sub.10]/TSP and S[O.sub.2] late in pregnancy and preterm delivery . (Sagiv et al., 2005)"

Sample of Sources Used:

• Adams, C. D. (1994). Behavioral Difficulties in Toddlers: Impact of Sociocultural and Biological Risk Factors. Journal of Clinical Child Psychology, 23(4), 373-381.
• Barrett, J. R. (2002). Environmental Links to Early Deliveries. Environmental Health Perspectives, 110(2), 78+.
• Bradley, R. H., Whiteside, L., & Mundfrom, D. J. (1994). Contribution of Early Intervention and Early Care giving Experiences to Resilience in Low-Birth weight, Premature Children Living in Poverty. Journal of Clinical Child Psychology, 23(4), 425-434.
• Hall, R. T. (2000, May). Prevention of premature birth: Do Pediatricians have a role?. Pediatrics, 105(5), p.1137-1140.
• Hollander, D. (2005). Prepregnancy Health Status Has Strong Associations with Preterm Delivery Risk. International Family Planning Perspectives, 31(2), 98.

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