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Association Between Folate Levels And Preterm Birth In Tampa, Florida, Carolyn Heeraman
Association Between Folate Levels And Preterm Birth In Tampa, Florida, Carolyn Heeraman
USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations
Background: Preterm birth is one of the leading causes of perinatal mortality and morbidity and poses extensive economic liability. The rate of preterm births globally is approximately 11.1%, and in the US, the preterm birth rate has been estimated to be 12-13%. Folate and B12 requirements increase during pregnancy as a result of increased cell division to accommodate maternal and fetal growth; inadequate levels can result in placental abnormalities and thus present implications for preterm birth.
Objective: To investigate the association between red blood cell (RBC) folate and B12 concentrations with the risk of preterm birth.
Methods: Study …