In conclusion, maternal age > 35 years,
nulliparity, prepregnancy body mass index > 30 kg/m2,
multifetal pregnancy, history of preeclampsia in
previous pregnancy and chronic hypertension were
associated with a significantly increased risk of
preeclampsia. This information may be useful for
obstetricians in counseling and screening at-risk
women. These at-risk women are candidates for
further studies of preeclampsia which may have
application for prevention and treatment.