The cost of LBW deliveries is also staggering. Henderson (1994) hypothesized that $285 million in hospital charges in the United States could be saved if prenatal care was utilized to prevent low birth weight. These moneys could be channeled into prevention and care programs for high risk ...

Crosby 1 Teen pregnancy is one of the most critical issues facing America today. According to the latest data, there were over 1 million pregnancies ...