Written for a broad audience, including program administrators, policymakers, teachers, students, and health care professionals and their patients--anyone with an interest in preventing low birthweight--this summary is a condensation of the full report, Preventing Low Birthweight. It clearly and concisely covers most of the topics discussed in the comprehensive volume. 2-9 copies, $4.00 each; 10 or more copies, $2.50 each (no other discounts apply).
Committee to Study the Prevention of Low Birthweight, Division of Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
1 Front Matter; 2 Introduction; 3 The Low Birthweight Problem; 4 Causes of Low Birthweight; 5 Planning for Pregnancy; 6 The Impact of Prenatal Care; 7 Ensuring Access to Prenatal Care; 8 Improving the Content of Prenatal Care; 9 A Public Information Program; 10 References
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