Preventing Low Birthweight
Institute of Medicine · Division of Health Promotion and Disease Prevention · Committee to Study the Prevention of Low Birthweight
Jan 1985 · National Academies Press
Ebook
296
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Despite recent declines in infant mortality, the rates of low birthweight deliveries in the United States continue to be high. Part I of this volume defines the significance of the problems, presents current data on risk factors and etiology, and reviews recent state and national trends in the incidence of low birthweight among various groups. Part II describes the preventive approaches found most desirable and considers their costs. Research needs are discussed throughout the volume.
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