Foot Length as a Proxy Indicator for Detection of Birth Weight in Newborns: An Observational Cross-sectional Study

Foot Length as a Proxy Indicator for Detection of Birth Weight in Newborns: An Observational Cross-sectional Study

Introduction: Birth weight is an important parameter to assess the overall wellbeing of newborn. In developing countries like India, where large number of home deliveries occurs measuring birth weight is difficult. Studies have reported a positive correlation between birth weight and foot length. He...

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Main Authors: Daasara Gururaju, Manjunathswamy Rangappa, Bheemaraya Shivasharana
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Pvt. Ltd. 2022-10-01
Series:Indian Journal of Neonatal Medicine and Research
Subjects:
correlation coefficient
digital weighing scale
low birth weight
transparent ruler scale
Online Access:https://ijnmr.net/article_fulltext.aspx?issn=0973-709x&year=2022&month=October&volume=10&issue=4&page=PO16%20-%20PO19&id=2362

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