Objective This study aimed to estimate the change in prevalence of low birth weight (LBW)
over the last decade in India and to identify its associated factors—biological, demographic …

Background: Weight at birth is a good indicator of the newborn's chances for survival,
growth, long-term health and psychosocial development. Low birth weight (LBW) babies are …

Background: Weight at birth is a good indicator of the newborn's chances for survival,
growth, long-term health and psychosocial development. Low birth weight babies are …

Background In low income countries, many low birth weight newborns often miss the chance
for survival sooner or later. Others who survive would also face increased risks in later life …

There is a knowledge gap on abnormal birth weight in urban Nigeria where specific
community contexts can have a significant impact on a child's health. Abnormal birth weight …

Back ground: Low birth weight (LBW) is a worldwide public health problem. Ethiopia is one
of the countries greatly affected. LBW is not only the major cause of negative health outcome …

Objective: This study examined the usefulness of maternal anthropometry in predicting the
birth size of term singleton newborn infants at NAUTH, Nnewi, Nigeria. Materials and …

Objective: To determine the frequency, demographic profile and association with maternal
risk factors of low birth weight babies. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Place and …

Background: Low birthweight is an important contributor to neonatal morbidity and mortality.
Various interventions have been instituted toward the reduction in the incidence of low …

BACKGROUND: Low birth weight (LBW) directly or indirectly accounts for 60% to 80% of all
neonatal deaths globally, and it has become an issue of serious health concern with Nigeria …