Secular trends of macrosomia in southeast China, 1994-2005

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The rate of macrosomia (birth weight≥4, 000 g) increased over the past four decades in many parts of the world. Macrosomia is associated not only with higher risks of maternal and neonatal complications but also with health risks in...

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Main Authors: Lu Xinrong, Zhang Jun, Lu Yanyu, Xi Wei, Li Zhu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-10-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/818