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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2022-10-01
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Series: | BMC Nutrition |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40795-022-00621-9 |