Low birth weight, a current problem

Low birth weight, a current problem

Background: low birth weight (newborn with figures below 2500 g of weight) is one of the most important causes of infant and perinatal morbidity and mortality. Objective: to characterize low birth weight. Development: birth weight is undoubtedly one of the most important aspects that influence a...

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Main Authors: Coralia Gómez Mendoza, Pedro Ruiz Álvarez, Ildiko Garrido Bosze, María Dolores Rodríguez Calvo
Format: Article
Language:Spanish
Published: Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de Camagüey 2018-07-01
Series:Archivo Médico de Camagüey
Online Access:http://www.revistaamc.sld.cu/index.php/amc/article/view/5410
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Summary:Background: low birth weight (newborn with figures below 2500 g of weight) is one of the most important causes of infant and perinatal morbidity and mortality. Objective: to characterize low birth weight. Development: birth weight is undoubtedly one of the most important aspects that influence a newborn to experience a satisfactory growth and development.1 For the World Health Organization, the incidence of low birth weight is a very useful indicator to monitor the progress of nations towards achieving the goal of Health for all. Conclusions: vaginal sepsis, anemia and hypertension are the diseases or maternal states associated with pregnancy that are most related with low birth weight. DeCS:INFANT, LOW BIRTH WEIGHT; RISK FACTORS; MATERNAL HEALTH; FETAL NUTRITION DISORDERS; WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION.
ISSN:1025-0255

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