Living in Violent Neighbourhoods is Associated with Gestational Weight Gain Outside the Recommended Range

ConclusionsThese findings support the hypothesis that violence can affect weight gain during pregnancy, emphasizing the importance of neighbourhood violence as a public health issue.

Source: Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology - October 31, 2016 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Jessica Galin, Barbara Abrams, Stephanie A. Leonard, Ellicott C. Matthay, Dana E. Goin, Jennifer Ahern Tags: Original Article Source Type: research