Abstract:Objective: To compare obstetric outcomes in two socio‐economically distinct populations; illegal immigrants, who travelled across the Chinese border near term to deliver in Hong Kong between 1994 and 1996, and local Hong Kong residents. Methods: We identified two obstetric populations in our hospital with distinct social characteristics and patterns of antenatal care. A retrospective study of pregnancy outcome was conducted in these women. Results: When compared with Hong Kong residents, the illegal immigrants… Show more
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