American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Volume 202, Issue 6 , Page e12 , June 2010

Questioning the importance of genetic ancestry as a contributor to preterm delivery and related traits in African American women

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PII: S0002-9378(09)02263-7

doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2009.12.014

American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Volume 202, Issue 6 , Page e12 , June 2010

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