Predictors of low birth weight in antenatal women
Journal Title: Journal of Gynecological Research and Obstetrics - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 3
Abstract
Background: Low birth weight is a reflection of the health care infrastructure and human development in a country. Elimination of low birth weight is essential to achieve a greater life expectancy and quality of life. There are several risk factors for low birth weight which range from maternal, nutritional, genetic and other factors. This study was carried out to evaluate the antenatal predictors of low birth weight.
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S Lakshmi, K Rajkumar
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