The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 151, Issue 5 , Pages 450-456.e1 , November 2007

Differences in Mortality between Late-Preterm and Term Singleton Infants in the United States, 1995–2002

  • Kay M. Tomashek, MD, MPH

      Affiliations

    • From the Maternal and Infant Health Branch, Division of Reproductive Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Kay Marie Tomashek, MD, MPH, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Dengue Branch, 1324 Calle Cañada; Mailstop P-0, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00920.
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  • Carrie K. Shapiro-Mendoza, PhD, MPH

      Affiliations

    • From the Maternal and Infant Health Branch, Division of Reproductive Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia
    • ,
  • Michael J. Davidoff, MPH

      Affiliations

    • March of Dimes Perinatal Data Center, White Plains, New York
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  • Joann R. Petrini, PhD, MPH

      Affiliations

    • March of Dimes Perinatal Data Center, White Plains, New York
    • Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women’s Health, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York.

Received 26 December 2006 ,Revised 1 May 2007

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 The findings and conclusions in this report are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the views of the affiliated agencies.

PII: S0022-3476(07)00451-9

doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2007.05.002

The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 151, Issue 5 , Pages 450-456.e1 , November 2007

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