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Trends in live births and birthweight by social class, marital status and mother's age, 1976-2000.

Authors :
Maher, Joanne
Macfarlane, Alison
Source :
Health Statistics Quarterly; Autumn2004, Vol. 23, p34-42, 9p
Publication Year :
2004

Abstract

This article describes trends in live births between 1976 and 2000 and by birthweight from 1983 to 2000 in England and Wales. It investigates variation by mother's age, social class of father and marital status and describes trends in the percentage of births which were multiple. Changes in patterns of childbearing and cohabitation throughout the period are described. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
14651645
Volume :
23
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Health Statistics Quarterly
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
21472289