Synergistic associations of antenatal care visits and iron-folic acid supplementation with low birth weight: a pooled analysis of national surveys from six south Asian countries

Synergistic associations of antenatal care visits and iron-folic acid supplementation with low birth weight: a pooled analysis of national surveys from six south Asian countries

Abstract Background The prevalence of low birth weight (LBW) has remained high (24.9%) in the South Asian region with a significant impact on newborn survival. This region bears nearly 40% of global burden of LBW. While antenatal care (ANC) and iron-folic acid supplementation independently have been...

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Main Authors: Vishnu Khanal, Sangita Bista, Shiva Raj Mishra
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-03-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Low birth weight
Birth outcomes
Pooled analysis
Pregnancy
Antenatal care
Iron-folic acid
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-18295-2

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-18295-2

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