Reduction of Low Birth Weight Birth Rates by the Prevention of Unwanted Pregnancies

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Morris, Naomi M.; Udry, J. Richard; & Chase, Charles L. (1973). Reduction of Low Birth Weight Birth Rates by the Prevention of Unwanted Pregnancies. American Journal of Public Health, 63(11), 935-938. PMCID: PMC1775319

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to estimate the maximum theoretical extent to which prevention of unwanted pregnancies can contribute to reduction of low birth weight (LBW) births (under 2,500 grams).

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http://dx.doi.org/10.2105/ajph.63.11.935

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Journal Article

Year Published

1973

Journal Title

American Journal of Public Health

Author(s)

Morris, Naomi M.
Udry, J. Richard
Chase, Charles L.

PMCID

PMC1775319