The role of social factors in preterm birth

Shows the role of social factors in the birth of premature infants with very low and extremely low body weight in comparison with children born at term. Many factors can influence the premature birth of a child, sometimes in combination, among which the most important role is played by the biological factor of the mother's genital and extragenital diseases. The competing role in miscarriage can be played by social factors. 98 (100%) mothers in whom premature infants were born were analyzed. The main social factors affecting the birth of a premature baby are unsatisfactory material and living conditions, unregistered marital relations and restless psychological conditions in the family.