Systematic review protocol examining sex differences in survival among low birthweight newborns and infants in sub-Saharan Africa

Introduction In sub-Saharan African countries, low birthweight (LBW) accounts for three-quarters of under-five mortality and morbidity. However, there is no systematic evidence of sex differences in LBW survival risk. The aim of this protocol is to outline the methodological process of a systematic...

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Main Authors: Akalewold T Gebremeskel, Arone W Fantaye, Lena E Faust
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2020-06-01
Series:BMJ Open
Online Access:https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/10/6/e036645.full