Biology (MindTap Course List)
Biology (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781337392938
Author: Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 51, Problem 17TYU
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To determine: The policies to be promoted in order to reduce the incidences of prematurity and/or low birth weight.

Introduction: When a baby is born at a gestational age of less than 37 weeks, it is known as premature birth. Premature babies are seen to have complications during their birth as the organs may not be completely developed to be fully functional. Mental retardation is one of the pathological conditions seen in premature babies. Other respiratory, cardiovascular, and gastrointestinal problems may also be associated with premature babies.

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To determine: The policies to be promoted in order to reduce malformation of birth.

Introduction: Malformations of birth refers to the medical conditions that are present at the birth of a child. The malformation or defects may be physical or intellectual. Developmental malformation is also seen. Child having a birth defect either has problems with the shape of an organ or a body part or the way an organ works.

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