Effect of gestational age misclassification on the pattern of low birthweight in Aborigines

Authors :: Coory, Michael
Source :: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health. Feb, 1997, Vol. 21 Issue 1, p84, 5 p.
Publication Year :: 1997
Abstract: Problems in determining gestational age of Aboriginal babies with low birthweight are discussed. Topics include low birthweight pattern, effect of misclassification of gestational age, and the need to determine modifiable risk factors for preterm birth.

Subjects :: Gestational age -- Measurement
Birth weight, Low -- Research
Australian aborigines -- Health aspects
Infants (Premature) -- Evaluation
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