Having highly educated, wealthy neighbors reduces expectant mother’s chance of having preterm or low weight baby (Interview)

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Jennifer Buher Kane PhD., Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, University of California Irvine said, “It’s not uncommon for new parents to relocate in search of neighborhoods with better schools, safer streets and healthier, more kid-friendly activities. But our new study found that living in such neighborhoods before a baby is born protects against the risks of poor birth outcomes.”

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