Changing patterns of low birthweight and preterm birth in the United States, 1981–98
- 30 January 2002
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wiley in Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology
- Vol. 16 (1) , 8-15
- https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-3016.2002.00394.x
Abstract
Low birthweight (LBW) and preterm birth are primary risk factors for infant morbidity and mortality in the US. With increasing multiple births and delayed childbearing, it is important to examine the...Keywords
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