birthweight
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of birthweight
Example Sentences
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In Skelton’s study, this stigma often prevented mothers from seeking prenatal care or communicating with their provider, which is known to have negative impacts on outcomes like birthweight.
From Salon ● Nov. 11, 2024
When mice with recovered microbiota were mated with untreated females, their offspring were born with normal birthweight and developed normally as well.
From Science Daily ● May 1, 2024
They also don’t degrade in the environment and are linked to health issues that include low birthweight and kidney cancer.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 23, 2023
PFAS, or per- and polyfluorinated substances, don’t degrade in the environment and are linked to a broad range of health issues, including low birthweight babies and kidney cancer.
From Washington Times ● Mar. 14, 2023
A child who had a low birthweight tends to do poorly in school.
From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt
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