Preventing Low Birthweight
Download or Read eBook Preventing Low Birthweight PDF 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.
| Author | : Institute of Medicine |
| Publisher | : National Academies Press |
| Total Pages | : 297 |
| Release | : 1985-01-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780309306201 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0309306205 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (01 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Preventing Low Birthweight by : Institute of Medicine
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.
