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New study shows pregnant women exposed to violence could cause preterm birth and low birthweight

A new study published by scientists at the University of Leicester suggests that pregnant women who are exposed to violence are more likely to experience preterm birth and even low birthweight for the baby. Re... Read more...

20 April 2016

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Exposure to violence during pregnancy increases risk of prematurity and low birthweight

In a recent paper published in the Journal of Development Economics, researchers Professor Marco Manacorda (Queen Mary University of London) and Dr Martin Foureaux Koppensteiner (University of Leicester) focus... Read more...

18 April 2016