Evidence-based national guidelines for the management of suspected fetal growth restriction: comparison, consensus, and controversy

LM McCowan, F Figueras, NH Anderson - American journal of obstetrics …, 2018 - Elsevier
Small for gestational age is usually defined as an infant with a birthweight< 10th centile for a
population or customized standard. Fetal growth restriction refers to a fetus that has failed to …

Are immigrants healthier than native-born Canadians? A systematic review of the healthy immigrant effect in Canada

ZM Vang, J Sigouin, A Flenon, A Gagnon - Ethnicity & health, 2017 - Taylor & Francis
Objectives: Immigrants are typically healthier than the native-born population in the
receiving country and also tend to be healthier than non-migrants in the countries of origin …

[HTML][HTML] National, regional, and worldwide estimates of low birthweight in 2015, with trends from 2000: a systematic analysis

H Blencowe, J Krasevec, M De Onis… - The Lancet global …, 2019 - thelancet.com
Background Low birthweight (LBW) of less than 2500 g is an important marker of maternal
and fetal health, predicting mortality, stunting, and adult-onset chronic conditions. Global …

Mortality in infants affected by preterm birth and severe small-for-gestational age birth weight

JG Ray, AL Park, DB Fell - Pediatrics, 2017 - publications.aap.org
BACKGROUND: Few researchers have evaluated neonatal mortality in the combined
presence of preterm birth (PTB) and small-for-gestational age (SGA) birth weight. None …

[HTML][HTML] Scoping review on maternal health among immigrant and refugee women in Canada: prenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care

N Khanlou, N Haque, A Skinner, A Mantini… - Journal of …, 2017 - hindawi.com
The last fifteen years have seen a dramatic increase in both the childbearing age and
diversity of women migrating to Canada. The resulting health impact underscores the need …

The healthy immigrant effect in Canada: A systematic review

Z Vang, J Sigouin, A Flenon, A Gagnon - Population Change and …, 2015 - ir.lib.uwo.ca
Canada's immigration admissions policy calls for individuals with high human capital
(Knowles, 2007). Given the strong links between human capital and health (Jasso et al …

Variation in term birthweight across European countries affects the prevalence of small for gestational age among very preterm infants

J Zeitlin, AKE Bonamy, A Piedvache, M Cuttini… - Acta …, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
Aim This study assessed the prevalence of small for gestational age (SGA) among very
preterm (VPT) infants using national and European intrauterine references. Methods We …

[HTML][HTML] Adverse pregnancy outcomes and international immigration status: a systematic review and meta-analysis

S Behboudi-Gandevani, R Bidhendi-Yarandi… - Annals of Global …, 2022 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background: Disparities in health outcomes between immigrant and native-origin
populations, particularly pregnant women, pose significant challenges to healthcare …

[HTML][HTML] Climate change and preterm birth: A narrative review

LF Bátiz, SE Illanes, R Romero… - Environmental …, 2022 - Elsevier
The sizable and multifactorial risks to human health posed by climate change are both
increasingly well understood and broadly accepted. One critical aspect of human health that …

The influence of refugee status and secondary migration on preterm birth

S Wanigaratne, DC Cole, K Bassil, I Hyman… - J Epidemiol …, 2016 - jech.bmj.com
Background It is unknown whether the risk of preterm birth (PTB) is elevated for forced
(refugee) international migrants and whether prolonged displacement amplifies risk. While …