Preconceptional factors associated with very low birthweight delivery in East and West Berlin: a case control study

• Main Authors: Reiher Horst (Author), Stroux Andrea (Author), Dudenhausen Joachim W (Author), Bührer Christoph (Author), Grimmer Ingrid (Author), Halle Horst (Author), Obladen Michael (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Very low birthweight, i.e. a birthweight < 1500 g, is among the strongest determinants of infant mortality and childhood morbidity. To develop primary prevention approaches to VLBW birth and its sequelae, information is needed on...