The influence of increased seismic activity on pregnancy outcome.
The influence of increased seismic activity on pregnancy outcome was evaluated. A significant increase in delivery rate was noted during the 48 hours following an earthquake on all instances. In two out of five events, a significant increase in premature delivery rate was noted (p less than 0.05). Possible signs of fetal distress in utero were documented following these events.
Weissman
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Rambam Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine, Haifa, Israel.
Siegler
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Neiger
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Jakobi
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Zimmer
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D001723:Birth Rate; D004190:Disasters; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007557:Israel; D007752:Obstetric Labor, Premature / Q000209:etiology; D011247:Pregnancy; D011256:Pregnancy Outcome; D012307:Risk Factors