Low birth weight and its associated factors in East Gojjam Zone, Amhara, Ethiopia

Abstract Introduction Low birth weight is a global public health problem, with 15–20% of all births globally, described by weight at birth of less than 2500 g ensuing fetal and neonatal mortality and morbidity, poor cognitive growth, and an increased risk of chronic diseases later in life. The preva...

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Main Authors: Birhanie Muluken Walle, Adeyemi O. Adekunle, Ayodele O. Arowojolu, Tesfaye Tolessa Dugul, Akiloge Lake Mebiratie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-10-01
Series:BMC Nutrition
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40795-022-00621-9