Documenting and explaining birthweight trends in the United States, 1989-2007

Birthweight is one of the most important health indicators for a newborn infant. Birthweight at either the lower or higher end is associated with adverse health outcomes in later life. In recent years, birthweight distribution in the United States has shifted to the lower end. This dissertation uses...

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Main Author: You, Xiuhong
Format: Others
Published: 2015
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2152/29151