A study of 39,000+ births in Birmingham and Solihull found that poverty, ethnicity, smoking, late checkups, and not taking folic acid raise the risk of early birth, low birth weight, or newborn death. Targeted support could improve outcomes.

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3. A study of 39,000+ births in Birmingham and Solihull found that poverty, ethnicity, smoking, late checkups, and not taking folic acid raise the risk of early birth, low birth weight, or newborn death. Targeted support could improve outcomes.