Analysis of association between low birth weight and socioeconomic deprivation level in Japan: an ecological study using nationwide municipal data

Analysis of association between low birth weight and socioeconomic deprivation level in Japan: an ecological study using nationwide municipal data

Abstract Background Several international studies have indicated an association between socioeconomic deprivation levels and adverse birth outcomes. In contrast, those investigating an association between socioeconomic status and low birth weight using nationwide data are limited in Japan. In this s...

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Main Authors: Tasuku Okui, Naoki Nakashima
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-10-01
Series:Maternal Health, Neonatology and Perinatology
Subjects:
Japan
Low birth weight
Municipalities
Socioeconomic status
Vital statistics
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40748-022-00143-z

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s40748-022-00143-z

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