Testing the Epidemiologic Paradox of Low Birth Weight in Latinos
Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent MedicinePublished 1 February 1999Open access
Elena Fuentes‐Afflick, Nancy A. Hessol, Eliseo J. Pérez‐Stable
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The epidemiologic paradox of LBW in Latinos is valid and new conceptual models are needed to identify Latina women who are at risk for adverse pregnancy outcomes.
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The epidemiologic paradox of LBW in Latinos is valid. New conceptual models are needed to identify Latina women who are at risk for adverse pregnancy outcomes.
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