An Australian Multi-State Partnership to Prevent Preterm Birth

Grant number: 1151853 | Funding period: 2018 - 2020

Completed

Abstract

Being born too early is the major cause of death and disability in young children. In WA, early birth has been reduced by a state-wide program including new clinical guidelines, a public health campaign and a new clinic. We now aim to expand this program into NSW and Vic with modifications for their different health care environments. The knowledge gained will then enable a national program that can be expected to prevent death and disability in children and reduce the cost of health care.

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