Influence of maternal and social factors as predictors of low birth weight in Italy

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The purpose of this study is to provide insight into the determinants of low birth weight (LBW) in Italy.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>The study was carried out in a non-teaching hospital in Catanzaro (Italy). All LB...

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Main Authors: Pavia Maria, Altomare Carlo, Raffaele Gianluca, Nobile Carmelo GA
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-08-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/7/192