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T Elkeles1, M Frank, J Korporal
1Fachhochschule für Sozialarbeit und Sozialpädagogik Berlin.
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Social factors significantly impact low birthweight rates in Germany. Early intervention is crucial for at-risk pregnant individuals, especially when risk factors accumulate.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Sociology
- Pediatrics
Abstract:
In regard of the constant rate of low birthweight infants in Federal Republic of Germany kinds and relevance of social factors within Low Birthweight are examined. Results of a study based on all births in Berlin (West) during the years 1982-1985 (n = 72201) are presented. It shows a constant rate of low birthweight infants also in Berlin (mean: 6.3%, excluding multiple births). Several social factors (legitimacy, nationality...) with varying intensity played a major role, especially if certain risk situations were cumulating. Since Prenatal Care has particular difficulties in reaching women at higher risks early and consequently, specific approaches of intervention derived from experiences in the US are suggested.