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Effects of individual and social factors on preterm birth and low birth weight: empirical evidence from regional data in Italy

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  • Manuela Chiavarini
  • Francesco Bartolucci
  • Alessio Gili
  • Luca Pieroni
  • Liliana Minelli

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Effects of mother’s characteristics on weight at birth and weeks of gestation are confirmed. The deprivation index does not affect these outcomes, showing the proper implementation of the Health System. Copyright Swiss School of Public Health 2012

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  • Manuela Chiavarini & Francesco Bartolucci & Alessio Gili & Luca Pieroni & Liliana Minelli, 2012. "Effects of individual and social factors on preterm birth and low birth weight: empirical evidence from regional data in Italy," International Journal of Public Health, Springer;Swiss School of Public Health (SSPH+), vol. 57(2), pages 261-268, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:ijphth:v:57:y:2012:i:2:p:261-268
    DOI: 10.1007/s00038-011-0311-3
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    1. Peoples-Sheps, M.D. & Siegel, E. & Suchindran, C.M. & Origasa, H. & Ware, A. & Barakat, A., 1991. "Characteristics of maternal employment during pregnancy: Effects on low birthweight," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 81(8), pages 1007-1012.
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    1. George Wehby & Juan Gili & Mariela Pawluk & Eduardo Castilla & Jorge López-Camelo, 2015. "Disparities in birth weight and gestational age by ethnic ancestry in South American countries," International Journal of Public Health, Springer;Swiss School of Public Health (SSPH+), vol. 60(3), pages 343-351, March.
    2. Salmasi, Luca & Pieroni, Luca, 2015. "Immigration policy and birth weight: Positive externalities in Italian law," Journal of Health Economics, Elsevier, vol. 43(C), pages 128-139.
    3. Silvia Bacci & Francesco Bartolucci & Manuela Chiavarini & Liliana Minelli & Luca Pieroni, 2014. "Differences in Birthweight Outcomes: A Longitudinal Study Based on Siblings," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 11(6), pages 1-13, June.

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