Grant: Travel Awards - Institute Community Support

Global rates of preterm birth have risen over recent decades, and Quebec is no exception. There are approximately 7.3 preterm births per 100 live births in Quebec annually, and detailed information is needed on the circumstances surrounding preterm birth in this province. The objective of this study is to present a detailed portrait of preterm birth in Quebec from 1981 to 2012. Using hospital and birth registration data, the prevalence rates of preterm birth were calculated across various socio-demographic factors and clinical outcomes. This study will help policy makers and clinicians better identify women at risk of preterm birth in order to better allocate resources to women in need, minimizing the burden of preterm birth in Quebec.