Context: Athletes at different skill levels perform strenuous physical activity at high altitude
for a variety of reasons. Multiple team and endurance events are held at high altitude and …

Although the isolated effects of several specific nutrients have been examined, little is known
about the relationship between overall maternal diet during pregnancy and fetal …

This study uses a unique dataset linking the birth records of two generations of children born
in California and Florida (1970–2009) to analyze the mechanisms behind the generational …

Despite evidence that particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter≤ 10 μm (PM 10)
or≤ 2.5 μm (PM 2.5) are associated with several adverse birth outcomes, research on the …

OBJECTIVE This paper explores perinatal inequality between migrants and natives in
Spain, or, more specifically, differences in birth weight. BACKGROUND We re-examine the …

According to the WHO, low birth weight (LBW) affects 15–20% of newborns worldwide. In
Mexico, there are no national, state, nor municipal estimates that inform the country's …

Background: Small for gestational age (SGA) is a key contributor to premature deaths and
long-term complications in life. Improved characterization of maternal risk factors associated …

Research on the relationship between migration and infant health in Mexico finds that
migration has mixed impacts on the risk of low birthweight (LBW). Whereas the departure …

Objective The epidemiologic link between cesarean birth and childhood obesity is
unresolved, partly because most studies come from industrialized settings where many post …

There is strong evidence that low birth weight (LBW) has a negative impact on infants'
health. Children with LBW are more vulnerable to having disabilities. There are many …