This paper presents the findings from a review of the theoretical and empirical literature on
the links between crime and fear of crime, the social and built environment, and health and …

Background: Pregnant women who experience domestic violence are at increased risk of
adverse outcomes in addition to the risks to themselves. Inadequate prenatal care, higher …

Findings from studies investigating associations of residential environment with poor birth
outcomes have been inconsistent. In a systematic review and meta-analysis, we examined …

The infant mortality rate in USA exceeds that of most other developed nations, ranking 26th
among Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development countries. 1 Non …

Disparities in preterm birth by race and ethnic group have been demonstrated in the United
States. Recent research has focused on the impact of neighborhood context on racial …

Abstract In the United States, African-American infants have significantly higher mortality
than white infants. Previous work has identified associations between individual …

Living in a lower-quality neighborhood is associated with higher levels of depressive
symptoms in the general population as well as among pregnant and postpartum women …

Objectives To (a) examine the relationships among objective and perceived indicators of
neighborhood environment, racial discrimination, psychological distress, and gestational …

Neighborhood characteristics have been proposed to influence birth outcomes through
psychosocial and behavioral pathways, yet empirical evidence is lacking. Using data from …

Understanding influences on health-related quality of life (HRQL) is critical in order to track
and improve the health of poor, vulnerable populations and reduce health disparities …