Risk of macrosomia and low birthweight among immigrants in Belgium, a perfect mirror?

Abstract Background Both low birthweight (LBW) and macrosomia are associated with increased risk health conditions but risk factors of macrosomia among immigrant are understudied. One hypothesis is that some migrant groups at high risk for LBW have correspondingly low risk for macrosomia, and vice-versa. Our objective was to analyze LBW and macrosomia among immigrants according to naturalization, time since naturalization and socioeconomic status in Belgium. Methods The data came from the linkage between the Brussels birth and death registers, the national register of migrant trajectories and... Mehr ...