Race and Low Birth Weight in Utah
Compiled by Jane M. Dyer, CNM, FNP, MS, MBA Background The relationship between race and low birth weight (LBW) is complex and a growing perinatal concern throughout the U.S. and in Utah for parents, health care professionals, health care systems, educators, and legislators. LBW disproportionately affects certain races/ethnicities, especially non-Hispanic blacks and Asian/Pacific Islanders. Barriers …
