Differences in Birthweight Outcomes: A Longitudinal Study Based on Siblings

Differences in Birthweight Outcomes: A Longitudinal Study Based on Siblings

Objectives: We investigate the differences in birthweight between first- and second-borns, evaluating the impact of changes in pregnancy (e.g., gestational age), demographic (e.g., age), and social (e.g., education level, marital status) maternal characteristics. Data and Methods: All analyses are p...

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Main Authors: Silvia Bacci, Francesco Bartolucci, Manuela Chiavarini, Liliana Minelli, Luca Pieroni
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-06-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
birthweight
maternal characteristics
standard certificate of live birth
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/11/6/6472

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