Effects of individual and social factors on preterm birth and low birth weight: empirical evidence from regional data in Italy

Manuela Chiavarini, Francesco Bartolucci, Alessio Gili, Luca Pieroni and Liliana Minelli

International Journal of Public Health, 2012, vol. 57, issue 2, 268 pages

Abstract: Effects of mother’s characteristics on weight at birth and weeks of gestation are confirmed. The deprivation index does not affect these outcomes, showing the proper implementation of the Health System. Copyright Swiss School of Public Health 2012

Keywords: Individual risk factors; Deprivation index; Socioeconomic status; Standard Certificate of Live Birth (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2012
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DOI: 10.1007/s00038-011-0311-3

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