Aumento da prematuridade no Brasil: revisão de estudos de base populacional

Abstract

Data from the national live birth information system do not corroborate these trends. Rather, they show differences between the preterm rates given by this system and the rates measured in the studies included in this review. Because of the important role of preterm birth in relation to infant mortality in Brazil, it is important to identify the cause of these increases and to plan interventions that can diminish their occurrence.

Why do women in the private sector have shorter pregnancies in Brazil? Left shift of gestational age, caesarean section and inversion of the expected disparity

“…From 1995 to 2007, higher rates of low birth weight in Brazil are found in developed regions 26 . This is an "inversion of the expected disparity."…”

Functional development of preterm infants: an integrative literature review

“…In the last decade, prematurity topped the list of causes of neonatal mortality. Brazil is among the 10 countries with the highest rates of preterm births (1), which has increased in recent years (2,3).…”

Nascimento prematuro e assistência pré-natal: revisão integrativa à luz de Canguilhem Premature birth and prenatal care: integrative review in the light of Canguilhem

“…In Brazil, an increasing trend of prematurity has been observed, as well as in other countries. [2][3] A review of national population-based studies evaluated the increase in premature births. The rate of preterm birth ranged from 3,4 to 15% in the South and Southeast regions between 1978 and 2004 In the Northeast, studies conducted between 1984 and 1998 showed a rate of 3,8 to 10,2%.…”

“…The rate of preterm birth ranged from 3,4 to 15% in the South and Southeast regions between 1978 and 2004 In the Northeast, studies conducted between 1984 and 1998 showed a rate of 3,8 to 10,2%. 3 The etiology of premature birth is still little known, involving environmental, socioeconomic factors, biological characteristics and maternal reproductive history, pregnancy conditions, psychosocial issues, use of tobacco, alcohol and drugs, labor activity, physical activity and prenatal care, complications of pregnancy, fetal characteristics, among others. [2][3] An important part of prematurity can be considered preventable with adequate assistance to pregnant women during prenatal care.…”

“…3 The etiology of premature birth is still little known, involving environmental, socioeconomic factors, biological characteristics and maternal reproductive history, pregnancy conditions, psychosocial issues, use of tobacco, alcohol and drugs, labor activity, physical activity and prenatal care, complications of pregnancy, fetal characteristics, among others. [2][3] An important part of prematurity can be considered preventable with adequate assistance to pregnant women during prenatal care. The appropriate prenatal assistance allows the diagnosis and treatment of complications during pregnancy, promotes emotional assistance and acts towards eliminating or reducing risks to the mother and the newborn.…”