Associations between neighborhood violence during pregnancy and birth outcomes: evidence from São Paulo’s Western Region Birth Cohort

Associations between neighborhood violence during pregnancy and birth outcomes: evidence from São Paulo’s Western Region Birth Cohort

Abstract Background Low birth weight and prematurity remain leading causes of infant mortality and morbidity globally. Although extensive literature has highlighted the importance of socioenvironmental characteristics for birth outcomes, the role of indirect violence on health remains fairly underst...

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Main Authors: Angélica Carreira dos Santos, Alexandra Brentani, Günther Fink
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-05-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Violence
Pregnancy
Child health
Birth weight
Social determinants of health
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-10900-y

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-10900-y

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