Maternal body mass index and access to antenatal care: a retrospective analysis of 619,502 births in England
Abstract Background Late access to antenatal care increases risks of adverse outcomes including maternal and perinatal mortality. There is evidence that BMI influences patient engagement with health services, such as cancer screening services and delayed access to treatment; this association has not...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2017-09-01
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Series: | BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12884-017-1475-5 |