Provides results from a study from the Institute of Medicine's Board on Global Health on what is needed to improve birth outcomes in the developing world. Addresses the steps needed to reduce that gap in birth outcomes between the developing and developed countries. Reviews available statistics and current knowledge and practices to identify cost-effective opportunities for improving birth outcomes and supporting families with an infant handicapped by birth problems. Recommends priority research, capacity building, and institutional and global efforts to reduce adverse birth outcomes in developing countries. Part of the eBooks on EBSCOhost collection provided by UT Southwestern, the UT System Libraries, and TexShare.