Childbearing during adolescence and offspring mortality: findings from three population-based cohorts in southern Brazil

• Main Authors: Barros Fernando C (Author), Matijasevich Alicia (Author), Menezes Ana MB (Author), Santos Iná S (Author), Barros Aluísio JD (Author), Restrepo-Méndez María C (Author), Victora Cesar G (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2011-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The role of young maternal age as a determinant of adverse child health outcomes is controversial, with existing studies providing conflicting results. This work assessed the association between adolescent childbearing and early offs...