The effect of maternal anthropometric characteristics and social factors on gestational age and birth weight in Sudanese newborn infants

The effect of maternal anthropometric characteristics and social factors on gestational age and birth weight in Sudanese newborn infants

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In Africa low birth weight (LBW) (<2500 g), is the strongest determinant of infant morbidity and mortality. The aim of this study was to quantify the effect of maternal anthropometry, education and socio-economic status on gestati...

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Main Authors: Schmalisch Gerd, Elshibly Eltahir M
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-07-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/8/244

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