Preventing Low Birthweight

Preventing Low Birthweight
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Publisher : National Academies Press
Total Pages : 297
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ISBN-10 : 9780309306201
ISBN-13 : 0309306205
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Book Synopsis Preventing Low Birthweight by : Institute of Medicine

Download or read book Preventing Low Birthweight written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1985-01-01 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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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