Lifestyle influences on prematurity.
It is apparent from this review that the lifestyle of an individual gravida can potentially lead to a premature delivery. Some of these adverse behavioral characteristics may be dealt with by education and motivation, and some with actual medical treatment. However, there also appears to be significant need for public policy reorientation if we are to make a significant impact on the problem of preterm delivery.
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University of Texas Medical School, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, Houston 77030.
D004651:Employment; D005260:Female; D052776:Female Urogenital Diseases / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D009747:Nutritional Physiological Phenomena; D007752:Obstetric Labor, Premature / Q000209:etiology*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011295:Prenatal Care; D012307:Risk Factors; D012725:Sexual Behavior; D012923:Social Class; D013315:Stress, Psychological; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000150:complications