Detection and prevention of premature labour. Carson R. Journal Article 2004; 25(Suppl 1): 35-41 PubMed PMID: 15735584 Keywords: Female, Humans, Obstetric Labor, Premature:diagnosis, Pregnancy,. Citation : Preterm birth is a major public health problem, affecting up to 10% of pregnancies. The cause of premature labour in humans is not known..... Read abstract