| Dramatic reduction in triplet and higher order births in England and Wales. | |
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PMID: 15270936 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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The proportion of multiple births has increased markedly since 1980 in England and Wales. A major contribution to this trend is thought to be the widespread introduction of assisted reproductive technologies. Despite a continuing (but slower) upward trend in twin maternities, analysis of recent data shows that the rate of triplet and higher order births in England and Wales has declined by one-quarter since 1998. This probably reflects both voluntary and statutory regulation of treatment regimes. This downward trend will help alleviate the high burden of perinatal morbidity and mortality associated with multiple births. |
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Authors:
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Rebecca Simmons; Pat Doyle; Noreen Maconochie |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: BJOG : an international journal of obstetrics and gynaecology Volume: 111 ISSN: 1470-0328 ISO Abbreviation: BJOG Publication Date: 2004 Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2004-07-23 Completed Date: 2004-08-31 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 100935741 Medline TA: BJOG Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 856-8 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Epidemiology and Population Health, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, UK. |
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Adult England / epidemiology Female Fertilization in Vitro Humans Infant Mortality / trends Infant, Newborn Pregnancy Pregnancy, Multiple / statistics & numerical data* Triplets / statistics & numerical data Wales / epidemiology |
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