Revisiting the ‘Low BirthWeight paradox’ using a model-based definition
Introduction: Immigrant mothers in Spain have a lower risk of delivering Low BirthWeight (LBW) babies in comparison to Spaniards (LBW paradox). This study aimed at revisiting this finding by applying a model-based threshold as an alternative to the conventional definition of LBW. Methods: Vital info...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2014-03-01
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Series: | Gaceta Sanitaria |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0213911113001635 |