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Tinsley, Barbara; And Others – 1989
Statistics show that the improvement in the U.S. infant mortality rate began slowing down in 1981 and completely ended in 1985; this has been reflected in a significant increase in the percentage of infants born prematurely and with low birth weight. Increased attention is being given to the effects of maternal behavior during pregnancy, and…
Descriptors: Birth Weight, Child Health, Health Services, Locus of Control
