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. 1994 Summer;15(4):21–32.

Table 6. Mean Hospital Charges by Birth-Weight Categories for Females With and Without Prenatal Care.

Birth Weight With Prenatal Care Without Prenatal Care


Charges Percent Distribution Charges Percent Distribution
Average $1,029.50 100.00 $2,297.42 100.00
More Than 2,500 Grams 735.14 94.28 534.91 85.99
1,500-2,500 Grams 3,215.19 5.00 3,080.01 9.89
Less Than 1,500 Grams 24,395.90 0.72 37,204.90 4.12

SOURCE: Henderson, J., Baylor University, 1994.