Recent trends, risk factors, and disparities in low birth weight in California, 2005–2014: a retrospective study

Recent trends, risk factors, and disparities in low birth weight in California, 2005–2014: a retrospective study

Abstract Background Low birth weight (LBW) is a leading risk factor for infant morbidity and mortality in the United States. There are large disparities in the prevalence of LBW by race and ethnicity, especially between African American and White women. Despite extensive research, the practice of cl...

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Main Authors: Anura W. G. Ratnasiri, Steven S. Parry, Vivi N. Arief, Ian H. DeLacy, Laura A. Halliday, Ralph J. DiLibero, Kaye E. Basford
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-08-01
Series:Maternal Health, Neonatology and Perinatology
Subjects:
Low birth weight
Preterm birth
Prenatal care
Advance maternal age
Maternal health
Health behavior
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40748-018-0084-2

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