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Disparities in birth weight and gestational age by ethnic ancestry in South American countries

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  • George Wehby
  • Juan Gili
  • Mariela Pawluk
  • Eduardo Castilla
  • Jorge López-Camelo

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Racial/ethnic disparities in infant health are common in several South American countries. Differences across countries suggest that racial/ethnic disparities are driven by social and economic mechanisms. Researchers and policymakers should acknowledge these disparities and develop research and policy programs to effectively target them. Copyright Swiss School of Public Health 2015

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  • 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.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:ijphth:v:60:y:2015:i:3:p:343-351
    DOI: 10.1007/s00038-014-0639-6
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