The effect of a major earthquake experienced during the first trimester of pregnancy on the risk of preterm birth - Hawkins G, Gullam J, Belluscio L.

BACKGROUND: On 22 February 2011 an earthquake (magnitude 6.3) hit Christchurch, New Zealand. Earthquakes have been associated with increased risks of preterm birth (PTB) and other adverse pregnancy outcomes. However, the literature on this subject is scarc...
Source: SafetyLit - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Infants and Children Source Type: news