Analysis of low birth weight and its co-variants in Bangladesh based on a sub-sample from nationally representative survey
Abstract Background Low birth weight (LBW) remains a leading global cause of childhood morbidity and mortality. This study leverages a large national survey to determine current prevalence and socioeconomic, demographic and heath related factors associated with LBW in Bangladesh. Methods Data from t...
Main Authors: | Jahidur Rahman Khan, Md. Mazharul Islam, Nabil Awan, Olav Muurlink |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-03-01
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Series: | BMC Pediatrics |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12887-018-1068-0 |
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