Maryland, U.S., February 5 -- In a new research, scientists have found that premature births, and increased risk of death thereafter, can be blamed upon mother’s genes.
The research conducted at the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) found that a preterm baby has 120 times higher risk of death than babies born full term after 37 weeks of conception.
Dr. Roberto Romero of NICHD said, “Preterm birth costs the United States $26 billion per year. It is one of the most serious and significant challenges to medicine and society and one whose importance is not fully recognized.”
