Women's empowerment has gained attention as critical for child nutrition during the first
1000 days of life. However, the ways in which various women's empowerment measures are …

Objective To evaluate the risk levels for maternal and perinatal complications at> 40,> 45
and> 50 years old compared with younger controls. Methods Electronic databases were …

Although the influence of advanced maternal age (AMA) and delayed childbearing on
adverse maternal and perinatal outcomes has been studied extensively, no universal …

Both preterm birth and low birth weight (LBW) represent major public health problems
worldwide due to their association with the catastrophic effects of morbidity and mortality …

Objective This study aimed to estimate the change in prevalence of low birth weight (LBW)
over the last decade in India and to identify its associated factors—biological, demographic …

Background Low birth weight (LBW) is a leading risk factor for infant morbidity and mortality
in the United States. There are large disparities in the prevalence of LBW by race and …

Background Fine particulate matter (PM 2.5) exposure has been reported to adversely affect
birth outcomes, but the evidence is limited, particularly in low-and middle-income countries …

Purpose Fertility at advanced age has become increasingly common, but the aging of
parents may adversely affect the maturation of gametes and the development of embryos …

Background Advanced maternal age at birth is considered a risk factor for adverse birth
outcomes. A recent study applying a sibling design has shown, however, that the …

This study examines patterns of and explanations for racial/ethnic-education disparities in
infant mortality in the United States. Using linked birth and death data (2007–2010), we find …