The Starting Gate: Birth Weight and Life Chances
Book Description
Seven percent of newborns in the United States weigh in at less than five and one half pounds. These "low birth weight" babies face challenges that others will never know--challenges that begin with a greater risk of infant mortality and extend well into adulthood in the form of health and developmental problems. Because low birth weight is often accompanied by social risk factors such as minority... More
Book Information
Publisher | University of California Press |
Binding | Paperback (2 editions) |
Reading Level | Uncategorized |
# of Pages | 262 |
ISBN-10 | 0520239555 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0520239555 |
Publication Date | 10/08/2003 |
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About Kate W. Strully (Author) : Kate W. Strully is a published author. Published credits of Kate W. Strully include The Starting Gate: Birth Weight and Life Chances.
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