Stillbirths Among Women In England Twice As Common For Poorer Moms

Stillbirths Among Women In England Twice As Common For Poorer Moms
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Twice as many babies are stillborn in the most deprived 10 per cent of the country compared to the wealthiest, researchers have found.

The nationwide study also found stillbirths attributed to congenital abnormalities were nearly three times more likely among women from poor areas.

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