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In utero exposure to Ramadan and Birth Outcomes: Evidence from a triple difference approach

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  • Hosin STAKRAHAHRI

    (University of Isfahan, Iran)

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This study investigates the impact of fetal exposure to Ramadan fasting on birth outcomes using a triple difference methodology. Drawing on Iranian birth registry data, the paper finds that in utero exposure to Ramadan is associated with lower birth weights and shorter gestational periods, particularly among rural and low-income populations. The findings have implications for maternal health policy in Muslim-majority countries.

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  • Hosin STAKRAHAHRI, 2025. "In utero exposure to Ramadan and Birth Outcomes: Evidence from a triple difference approach," Journal of Economics and SDGs Review, EconSciences Journals, vol. 1(1), pages 13-22, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:cvv:journ7:v:1:y:2025:i:1:p:13-22
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    • I15 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Health - - - Health and Economic Development
    • J13 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Demographic Economics - - - Fertility; Family Planning; Child Care; Children; Youth
    • C21 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Single Equation Models; Single Variables - - - Cross-Sectional Models; Spatial Models; Treatment Effect Models

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