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54 6 Methodological Issues for Future Consideration The first phase of the panel's work identified parts of the estimation methodology for which improvements could be made. The panel has not had the time to fully consider what improvements should be made but plans to in Phase II.
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METHODOLOGICAL ISSUES FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION 55 on estimates of the number of WIC eligible infants and children. Current methods make only a minor adjustment for those who are adjunctively eligible for WIC that does not fully account for all who are eligible for WIC.
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56 ESTIMATING ELIGIBILITY AND PARTICIPATION FOR THE WIC PROGRAM to add supplements or single questions (for example, a question on WIC participation) to the March CPS that would provide information needed to estimate the various components of eligibility for WIC.
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METHODOLOGICAL ISSUES FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION 57 the estimates of postpartum women do adjust for multiple births and infant deaths)
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58 ESTIMATING ELIGIBILITY AND PARTICIPATION FOR THE WIC PROGRAM the birth of their child (Smith, 2001) .1 Changes in breastfeeding rates for low- income groups have historically lagged behind those of higher income groups (see U.S.
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