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IJE Advance Access originally published online on May 20, 2004
International Journal of Epidemiology 2004 33(4):829-830; doi:10.1093/ije/dyh218
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IJE vol.33 no.4 © International Epidemiological Association 2004; all rights reserved.

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Commentary: Unravelling the mystery of variation in birthweight

Siri Vangen

Norwegian Institute of Public Health, Postboks 4404 Nydalen, N-0403 Oslo, Norway. E-mail: siri.vangen@fhi.no

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Birthweight is closely associated with morbidity and mortality of the newborn. Extensive research during the past 15 years has provided increasing evidence that birthweight is also important for health later in life.1 Such information underscores the importance of birthweight monitoring. In this issue of the International Journal of Epidemiology Silva et al. publish a paper about birthweight fluctuations in Ribeirão Preto, Sao Paulo, Brazil.2 During a 15-year period from 1978/79 to 1994 there was considerable economic development and a general improvement in education and income level accompanied by a population growth of 45% in the region. . . . [Full Text of this Article]


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