Trends in Twin Birth Outcomes and Prenatal Care Utilization in the United States, 1981-1997
Open Access
- 19 July 2000
- journal article
- research article
- Published by American Medical Association (AMA) in JAMA
- Vol. 284 (3) , 335-341
- https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.284.3.335
Abstract
National statistics indicate that the rates of both preterm birth and low-birth-weight (LBW) infants have increased in the last 10 to 15 years.1 Since infants born with these conditions are at greatly increased risk of infant mortality and subsequent developmental difficulties,2-4 the rising incidence of these adverse birth outcomes is a matter of importance.Keywords
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