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Risk Factors for Preterm birth

Risk Factors

Data show the following risk factors contribute to having a preterm birth:
  • Previous preterm births
  • Pre-pregnancy BMI (obese prior to pregnancy)
  • Intervals less than 6 months between pregnancies or > 48 months
  • Multiple gestation (e.g. twins)
  • Tobacco use during pregnancy
  • Maternal chronic disease, such as hypertension or diabetes

Related Risk Factors Indicators:


Maternal and Infant Health Program, Division of Family Health and Preparedness, Utah Department of Health and Human Services, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-2002, Telephone: 801-273-2871, Fax: 801-274-0674, Website: https://mihp.utah.gov/, Contact: Laurie Baksh, Email: lbaksh@utah.gov
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