Maternal Obesity and Infant Mortality: A Meta-Analysis
(2014)
Journal Article
Meehan, S., Puleston, R., Beck, C. R., Leonardi-Bee, J., & Mair-Jenkins, J. (2014). Maternal Obesity and Infant Mortality: A Meta-Analysis. Pediatrics, 133(5), 863–871. https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2013-1480
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Despite numerous studies reporting an elevated risk of infant mortality among women who are obese, the magnitude of the association is unclear. A systematic review and meta-analysis was undertaken to assess the association... Read More about Maternal Obesity and Infant Mortality: A Meta-Analysis.