The risk factors for having a low-birth-weight baby for African-American women may be related to

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There is evidence suggesting that African-American women experience greater stress and discrimination. Additionally, low SES is also associated with an increased risk of having a low-birth-weight baby. All three of these factors (stress, racism, and low SES) may contribute to the higher rates of low-birth-weight babies among African-American women.

The Risk Factors for Having a Low-Birth-Weight Baby for African-American