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Peer reviewedHughes, Dana; Simpson, Lisa – Future of Children, 1995
Examines the relationship between social factors and low birth weight and the ways in which disparities in socioeconomic status have been addressed over time, and assesses the effectiveness of efforts to reduce low birth weight occurrences. The authors discuss the steps required to reduce persistent disparities in low birth weight. (GR)
Descriptors: Birth Weight, Economic Impact, Ethnicity, Federal Programs
