Background Birth weight (BW) is a strong predictor of neonatal outcomes. The purpose of
this study was to compare BWs between global regions (south Asia, sub-Saharan Africa …

Background Preterm birth continues to be a major public health problem contributing to 75%
of the neonatal mortality worldwide. Low birth weight (LBW) is an important but imperfect …

Background Birth weight is an important predictor of early neonatal mortality, morbidity, and
long-term health outcomes. Annually, approximately 20 million babies are born globally with …

Objectives This study aimed to investigate the factors associated with low birth weight (LBW)
in Afghanistan. Design Cross-sectional study. Setting This study used data collected from …

Introduction: Low birth weight (LBW) is an important public health indicator extensively
linked to infant and child mortality, especially in lower-middle-income countries (LMICs) …

Background Low birth weight is a key indicator for child health, especially a concern in low-
middle-income countries. However, health and medically-related reforms are being actively …

Objectives Low birth weight is a public health issue that contributes to perinatal and infant
mortality, especially in limited-resource settings, but there is limited understanding of the …

Objectives To explore provincial variation in both excess and inadequate pre-pregnancy
body mass index (BMI) and gestational weight gain (GWG) and their impact on small-and …

Background Low birthweight (LBW) of less than 2500 g is an important marker of maternal
and fetal health, predicting mortality, stunting, and adult-onset chronic conditions. Global …

Objectives Low birth weight (LBW) is a major public health concern, especially in developing
countries, and is frequently related to child morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to …