Prevalence and Socio-demographic Determinants of Low Birth Weight Newborns: A Prospective Observational Study

Introduction: Birth weight is not only strongly associated with foetal and neonatal mortality but also with stunted growth. Low Intelligence Quotient (IQ) in childhood, obesity and diabetes in adulthood. Despite all measures taken, the prevalence of Low Birth Weight (LBW) is not significantly decrea...

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Main Authors: Ritu Singh, Surekha Tayade, Neha Gangane, Neha Chaudhary
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2022-03-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
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Online Access:https://www.jcdr.net/articles/PDF/16163/51339_CE[Ra1]_F(KR)_PF1(RD_SS)_PFA(SHU)_PB(RD_KM)_PN(KM).pdf