Rates and risk factors for preterm birth and low birthweight in the global network sites in six low- and low middle-income countries

Rates and risk factors for preterm birth and low birthweight in the global network sites in six low- and low middle-income countries

Abstract Background Preterm birth continues to be a major public health problem contributing to 75% of the neonatal mortality worldwide. Low birth weight (LBW) is an important but imperfect surrogate for prematurity when accurate assessment of gestational age is not possible. While there is overlap...

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Main Authors: Yamini V. Pusdekar, Archana B. Patel, Kunal G. Kurhe, Savita R. Bhargav, Vanessa Thorsten, Ana Garces, Robert L. Goldenberg, Shivaprasad S. Goudar, Sarah Saleem, Fabian Esamai, Elwyn Chomba, Melissa Bauserman, Carl L. Bose, Edward A. Liechty, Nancy F. Krebs, Richard J. Derman, Waldemar A. Carlo, Marion Koso-Thomas, Tracy L. Nolen, Elizabeth M. McClure, Patricia L. Hibberd
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-12-01
Series:Reproductive Health
Subjects:
Preterm
Low birth weight
Low and middle-income countries
Global network
Risk factors
India
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12978-020-01029-z

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12978-020-01029-z

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