Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Low Birthweight
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چکیده
Birthweight is one of the earliest indicators of child wellbeing. Research has shown that low birthweight increases the risk of infant mortality, health problems in the first years of life, and developmental problems at later ages. Although birth outcomes in the U.S. have improved dramatically over the past decade, a growing body of research has revealed that glaring racial and ethnic disparities persist.
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