积极开展早产相关研究,努力降低我国早产率

Encourage research on preterm birth to reduce premature premature birth rate in China

早产发病率高,是子代生存特别是高质量生存的挑战之一。本文从我国早产的发生率、早产孕周下限的设定、早产的高危因素及其预防方面进行了历史回顾及展望。提出我国应积极开展早产相关研究,如早产的特异高危因素、宫颈管长度缩短的筛查、阴道用孕酮、口服阿司匹林预防早产等,并呼吁广大围产医学工作者共同努力,以降低早产率,提高早产儿救治存活率的同时降低重大残疾率。

The high incidence of preterm birth is one of the great challenges for the survival,especially for the high-quality survival,of offspring.This paper reviews and prospects the prevalence of premature birth in China,the definition of the lower limit of the gestational week of premature birth,the high-risk factors and the prophylaxis.It is suggested that relevant research should be carried out actively,such as specific high-risk factors of premature birth,screening for shortened cervical length,vaginal progesterone,and oral aspirin to prevent premature birth,etc.It also appeals to all the perinatal medical workers to make joint efforts for the improvement of the survival rate of premature infants and reduction of the major disability rate in China.